Stronger Brains and Better Balance at RIT A/S

For many groups of employees, the brain is the most essential tool at work. That is why brain health has become an important topic in the effort to create sustainable, healthy workplaces where employees are highly engaged, thrive, and can sustain their working lives over time.

This is also the case at the IT consulting company RIT A/S, a knowledge-intensive workplace. Here, they wanted to create the best possible conditions for employees to perform at their best.

In collaboration with Joan Morberg from Morberg Breathe, they therefore went through a development programme with a specific focus on brain health.

“The programme has given us both practical tools and a common language – not just to talk about prioritising breaks and building mental capacity, but to actually do it. All employees have participated and helped create a culture where breaks and ‘in-betweens’ are not just accepted but recognised as essential for a healthy and effective workday.”

How They Did It

Three workshop modules were delivered for all employees over six months, leaving time to implement and embed the tools between sessions. Throughout the program, an internal project team supported the integration of new insights and practices.

Module 1: Brain Breaks

Understanding the brain’s need for breaks, and how intentional brain pauses prevent stress while increasing energy, learning, and performance. Employees developed their own “pause strategies,” such as short walks, breathing exercises, building Lego, or simply taking a real rest.

Module 2: Focus and Work Design

Designing the workday to optimize brain performance – planning concentration time, improving meeting culture, and understanding which tasks require the most mental capacity (and how to avoid wasting it).

Module 3: Life Balance

Zooming out to life as a whole – sleep, diet, energy, and recovery. Employees explored their individual energy patterns and aligned realistic expectations between work, private life, and rest.