The capacity-building management model will be based on successfully tested burnout prevention measures in seven CE countries. The Model will be prepared as self-learning material for corporate managers, including the benefits of mental health employees and, most importantly, a guide on redesigning the working environment. It will be accompanied by two assessment questionnaires for users to track the change. The first is the e-version Burnout self-assessment tool for employees (BSA-tool), which enables personal burnout assessment risk and serves as a screening tool within organisations to identify individuals with potential elevated burnout levels. The second tool is the Corporate burnout assessment tool for employees & managers, named CORSA (E)tool & CORSA (M)tool. It enables organisations to identify, discuss and unify their perceptions of potential job stressors connected to their work processes. At least 21 SMEs from 7 countries will take up the model.

Our project addresses the growing impact of digital overuse outside working hours. The partnership developed a Catalogue of Digital Detox Activities, accompanied by guidance, supporting materials and adapted assessment tools. Digital detox activities were tested in seven countries through three-month cycles that included participant recruitment, launch activities, monitoring and final assessment. The activities encouraged healthier work–life boundaries and promoted self-care, mindfulness, relaxation and more conscious use of digital technologies. While overall results were positive, maintaining motivation and participation throughout the testing period remained challenging. Regular reminders, peer support and employer involvement emerged as important factors for sustaining participation. Implementation followed four phases: recruitment, an introductory meeting with pretest measurement and strategy selection, a 3-month intervention with ongoing monitoring, and a closing event with post-test measurement and optional feedback survey. The change in stress levels was evaluated using Repeated Measures ANOVA, adjusted percentage reductions, and perceived effectiveness ratings on a 5-point scale. The project complemented these activities with insights from seven real-life burnout recovery stories, which were translated into a practical Do’s and Don’ts checklist. The interviews demonstrated that burnout could involve physical, emotional and cognitive symptoms and is frequently recognised only after individuals reach a critical point. They also highlighted the importance of professional recognition and support in the recovery process.

European Parliament resolution (published in July 2022) called on the EU Commission to "establish mechanisms" for the prevention of anxiety, depression and burnout at the workplace. However, different countries have different approaches towards burnout and work-related mental health diseases. Currently, there is no initiative to evaluate the efficiency of different procedures and align them internationally. CE strategy and policy recommendations will provide strategic orientation and proposal of policy measures for the improvement of mental health in the workplace. It will be focused on decision-makers and occupational health experts.