In most offices, “health” shows up when something goes wrong a back injury, a stress-related breakdown, a spike in sick days that makes HR nervous.
But Dr. Jan Felix Hübner has spent the last few years proving that health at work doesn’t have to be about damage control. It can be a strategic advantage a living system that fuels performance, resilience, and trust.

As CEO of Werksarztzentrum Deutschland GmbH, one of Germany’s largest occupational health providers, Hübner is on a mission to reimagine what workplace healthcare can be in the digital era. His belief is simple but powerful: when people feel supported, organizations thrive.

A Doctor Who Thinks Like an Economist

Hübner’s path to leadership wasn’t traditional. Trained in both medicine and economics at Ruhr University Bochum, he developed a rare dual lens early on. “Health connects everything people, systems, even economies,” he says. “You can’t treat it in isolation.”

After studying and working in countries as diverse as India, Switzerland, Kenya, and Ecuador, he returned to Germany with a conviction: occupational medicine needed to evolve. He’d seen how rigid, reactive systems held businesses and people back. “I wanted to build something faster, more human, and more connected,” he recalls.

When he stepped into the CEO role in 2020, Werksarztzentrum Deutschland was already respected nationwide. His task was to modernize it bringing digital tools and human empathy together under one roof.

Health That Fits the Way We Work

Today, Werksarztzentrum Deutschland supports over 550 companies and roughly 400,000 employees across Germany. Its signature innovation is a hybrid model one that merges technology with personal care.

Employees can book appointments online, complete screenings digitally, and speak to doctors through telemedicine, all from wherever they are. For hands-on diagnostics, the company runs 4,000 on-site examination days each year. Behind the scenes, a 24/7 Medical & Safety Service Center quietly keeps everything moving connecting patients to specialists, organizing check-ups, and guiding recovery plans.

“Care should fit into life,” Hübner says with characteristic ease. “Not the other way around.”

That model now delivers more than 500,000 medical assessments and 110,000 telemedical consultations annually numbers that reflect both reach and reliability. But what matters most to him isn’t scale. It’s the feeling employees have when they realize health services can be fast, simple, and genuinely supportive.

Leading with Evidence — and Empathy

Hübner’s leadership style blends structure with heart. “We built our culture around two things client centricity and evidence-based practice,” he says.
To him, that means asking better questions: Are people getting help when they need it? Do companies see fewer absences? Do employees feel cared for?

These small, human details often missed in spreadsheets shape how Werksarztzentrum Deutschland measures success. “Innovation only matters if it improves someone’s day,” he adds.

That philosophy has earned the company national attention, including recognition as one of Germany’s Top 100 Innovators in 2025. But for Hübner, the bigger victory is cultural: showing that digitalization and compassion can work hand in hand.

A Unified Digital-Hybrid Solution for Clarity, Efficiency, and Real Client Impact

The company’s digital platform gives clients real-time oversight of every step clear processes, transparent updates, and instant access to the documents they need. Compliance becomes simple, with audit-ready records available at the click of a button.

By automating routine tasks and standardizing workflows, the system helps reduce costs and frees up time for HR teams and managers. This efficiency is strengthened by a hybrid model that combines personal on-site support with flexible digital and telemedical services, ensuring help is always close at hand.

Modular service options and user-friendly tools including a traffic-light dashboard for quick insights — make daily operations smoother and decision-making easier.

In practice, clients gain what matters most: legal certainty, noticeable relief in their day-to-day workload, and real support for operational challenges. It’s a practical, modern solution built to make organizations’ lives easier.

Beyond Physical Health

When talking about workplace wellness, Hübner doesn’t separate body from mind. “Mental health isn’t a side program it’s part of everything we do,” he says.

Werksarztzentrum Deutschland integrates stress management, ergonomic consulting, and Employee Assistance Programs directly into its occupational health services. The goal is simple: help companies support people before small issues turn into big ones.

He’s seen firsthand that this kind of consistency pays off in productivity, retention, and loyalty. “Healthy teams think clearer, adapt faster, and work better together,” he explains. “It’s not a cost, it’s an investment.”

The Human Behind the CEO

Despite his demanding role, Hübner’s outlook is grounded in balance. He finds energy in outdoor sports and family life, especially since welcoming his second son.
“Being a CEO and a father both teach you humility,” he says with a grin. “They remind you that leadership isn’t control its responsibility.”

That perspective shapes his approach to company culture. He encourages flexible schedules, open communication, and room for curiosity. “When people feel trusted, they grow,” he says. “That’s the kind of organization I want to lead.”