⚖️ NR-1 Updated: Psychosocial Risks Are Now Mandatory — Understand the Impact

⚠️ Work has changed — and so has legislation

Mental health is no longer taboo and has become a strategic agenda in organizations. With MTE Ordinance No. 1,419/2024, the new version of NR-1 obliges all companies to identify, assess, and mitigate psychosocial risks as part of the Risk Management Program (RMP). 📅 Deadline: until May 25, 2025 all companies must comply. This update is not just a legal obligation — it is a reflection of the need to build more humane, healthy, and productive environments. ## 🧠 What are psychosocial risks? These are organizational conditions that directly affect the emotional and psychological health of employees. Among the main factors are:

• Excessive workload

• Lack of recognition

• Moral or sexual harassment

• Lack of support from leadership

• Toxic or conflicting environments

Alarming data:

Mental disorders already account for 8.35% of leaves due to occupational diseases in Brazil — second only to back pain (MTE, 2024). Chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression are some of the results. And all of them have a human, financial and reputational cost. ## 🔄 What has changed in NR-1 in 2024? The update of the standard establishes that psychosocial risks must be treated with the same seriousness as physical or ergonomic risks. Among the requirements are:

✅ Mapping of psychosocial factors

✅ Adoption of preventive and corrective measures

✅ Continuous monitoring based on NR-17

✅ Employee participation in the process

💰 What are the real impacts for your company? ### 📉 Falling productivity

Toxic environments can reduce productivity by up to 38% (Harvard Business Review)

🧾 Billionaire financial loss

Brazilian companies wasted R$ 400 billion in 2023 by not investing in mental health (Valor Econômico)

⚖️ Legal and reputational risks

Failure to comply with NR-1 can lead to fines, interdictions and damage to image

🚪 Turnover and loss of talent

86% of professionals avoid companies with a bad reputation for mental health (LinkedIn, 2023)

🛠 How YouDeserve helps prevent psychosocial risks

More than a recognition platform, YouDeserve is a complete solution for organizational culture management, engagement and well-being. See how we align ourselves with the NR-1 guidelines:

🧩 Continuous prevention

Peer recognition reinforces positive behaviors and reduces silent conflicts. ### 🎯 Personalized Rewards

Our benefits club has +200 national and local options, allowing each employee to choose rewards that make sense for their routine. ### 💬 Active listening based on methodology

We use the 4Ps of appreciation (Purpose, Belonging, Progress, and Partnership) to structure feedback and reinforce emotional bonds. ### 📊 Climate and engagement dashboards

Real-time metrics that help monitor the organizational climate and act before the problem turns into a withdrawal. ### 🚀 Merit Money as a preventive tool

Our virtual currency system recognizes attitudes aligned with company values and promotes a positive, decentralized, and sustainable culture. ----------

🧠 Conclusion: Prevention is care — and also compete better

The new NR-1 marks a new chapter in labor relations. Now, taking care of mental health is no longer optional and has become a legal and strategic requirement. The good news? With the right tools, you can go beyond the obligation and turn it into a competitive differentiator. 💡 YouDeserve is ready to help you adapt your organizational culture to the new reality, with continuous recognition, well-being, and real engagement. 📅 Has your company already started preparing for NR-1? 👉 Talk to a YouDeserve expert and learn about practical solutions for psychosocial prevention.