What is a psychological risk assessment survey?

It's a survey that helps uncover stress factors in the workplace that may impact employee mental health.

Is this survey mandatory in Germany?

Yes, for companies in Germany it is required under occupational health and safety law to assess and act on psychological risks.

How do we ensure anonymity?

All responses are 100% anonymous and GDPR-compliant, with data hosted securely in Germany.

Who should run this survey?

HR leaders, People & Culture teams, and Occupational Safety Officers in companies with 50+ employees - especially those with a work council.

Psychological risk assessment

Spot risks before they turn into resignations

Run a psychological risk assessment to uncover hidden stressors before they lead to burnout. Identify workload issues, ensure legal compliance with workplace safety regulations, and build a healthier, more productive work environment for everyone.

Book a demo See all features

Honestly dashboard showing response rate by location, engagement by seniority and a heatmap by department

Trusted by dozens of HR leaders and managers

Take the guesswork out of psychological safety

Workplace stress isn't always visible. Without clear data, you're left guessing what's hurting your people - and often focusing on the wrong things. Our Honestly psychological risk assessment helps HR leaders pinpoint root causes of stress and burnout, so they can act fast, stay compliant, and protect employee wellbeing.

Sentiment bubbles per topic with AI summary of open-text answers

Benefits of psychological risk assessments

Reduce stress-related absences: Spot chronic stress and burnout triggers across teams and departments.
Stay legally compliant: Fulfill occupational health and safety requirements by asking the right questions.
Boost employee wellbeing: Show your teams you care and build trust by acting on what matters

Strengths and action fields with impact rating and direct initiative start

Why use Honestly for your psychological risk assessment

Validated questions along the GDA guideline

Our psychosocial risk assessment covers the factors set out in the German GDA guideline with validated questions. Measure what the law requires - and what actually weighs on your people.
AI-powered insights

No need to sift through endless data. Our AI assistant summarizes open-text responses and highlights key themes, so you can focus on what needs attention.
Actionable dashboards

Visualize your data with customizable dashboards. Filter by department, location, or role to pinpoint specific areas of concern and track improvements over time.

Frequently asked questions

What is a psychological risk assessment survey?

It's a survey that helps uncover stress factors in the workplace that may impact employee mental health.
Is this survey mandatory in Germany?

Yes, for companies in Germany it is required under occupational health and safety law to assess and act on psychological risks.
How do we ensure anonymity?

All responses are 100% anonymous and GDPR-compliant, with data hosted securely in Germany.
Who should run this survey?

HR leaders, People & Culture teams, and Occupational Safety Officers in companies with 50+ employees - especially those with a work council.