NR-1: How Psychosocial Risk Management Is Becoming Law – and Why Your Company Needs to Act Now
The work has changed – and so
has the law
In a scenario where mental health is no longer taboo to become a priority, the update of NR-1, published by MTE Ordinance No. 1,419/2024, marks a turning point: now, psychosocial risks must, by law, be identified, evaluated, and mitigated by companies as part of the Risk Management Program (PGR).
This isn't just a legal obligation — it's a call for real change in work culture.
What are psychosocial risks and why do they matter?
Psychosocial risks are organizational and relational conditions that directly affect the emotional and psychological health of workers. Examples are:
Excessive workload
Lack of recognition and appreciation
Moral or sexual harassment
Lack of support from leaders
Hostile organizational climate
These factors impact mental health, causing chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and can even lead to withdrawal and judicialization.
🔎 Alarming data: Mental disorders already account for 8.35% of occupational illnesses in Brazil (MTE, 2024), second only to back pain.
What has changed in NR-1 in 2024?
The new wording of the rule makes it mandatory to expressly include psychosocial risks in the risk management process. Among the requirements are:
Assessment and mapping of psychosocial factors in the workplace
Implementation of preventive and corrective measures
Continuous monitoring and continuous improvement based on NR-17
Active participation of employees in the process
💡 Deadline: until May 25, 2025 All companies must adapt.
What are the practical impacts for your company?
📉 Invisible cost:
According to the Harvard Business Review, productivity can drop between 12% and 38% in toxic environments.
🧾 Financial impact:
Brazilian companies wasted R$ 400 billion in 2023 by not investing preventively in mental health (Valor Econômico).
⚠️ Legal and reputational risk:
Non-compliance with NR-1 can lead to fines, interdiction of activities and damage to the brand's image.
👎 Toxic culture is costly:
86% of professionals avoid companies with a bad reputation in mental health (LinkedIn).
How YouDeserve works to prevent these risks
YouDeserve is not just a recognition platform. We are a tool for cultural management and psychosocial prevention, with a focus on well-being, engagement, and continuous appreciation. See how we align with the requirements of NR-1:
🛡 Continuous prevention
Peer recognition reduces conflicts and reinforces positive behaviors.
🎯 Rewards aligned with well-being
More than 200 reward options in our benefits club for your employee to choose the one that makes the most sense for them.
💬 Active listening and structured feedback
The 4Ps methodology promotes a culture of appreciation and belonging.
📊 Metrics and dashboards for climate monitoring
Reports that help track the evolution of organizational culture and related risks.
🚀 Merit Money as a tool for engagement and prevention
Scoring system via virtual currencies that reinforces the alignment between organizational goals and healthy attitudes at work.
Prevention is complying with the law – and taking care of people
The update of NR-1 is more than a legal framework. It is a reflection of what the world of work needs: more humane, safer, and collaborative organizations.
💡 With YouDeserve, your company can turn this obligation into a competitive advantage by creating an environment where emotional well-being is no longer a discourse and becomes a daily practice.
📅 Is your company ready for the new NR-1?
