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23. November 2026, 17:00 Uhr – 19:00 Uhr

Illness in organisations

Socius Laboratory 11-2024

Overview

Fast die Hälfte aller Beschäftigten zwischen 35 und 59 Jahren lebt mit mindestens einer chronischen Erkrankung — und dennoch ist das Thema in der Arbeitswelt weitgehend unsichtbar. Migräne, Diabetes, MS, Long Covid, ME/CFS, Endometriose, Krebs, Fibromyalgie, psychische Erkrankungen: Die Gesichter chronischer Erkrankung sind so vielfältig wie die Menschen, die mit ihnen arbeiten, führen und wirksam sein wollen.

What they have in common: The illness is often invisible — and is therefore frequently endured alone, in silence and in secret. Added to this is the fear of the consequences of coming out: a setback in one’s career, a change in the way colleagues view you, and the feeling of being reduced to the illness rather than to what you are truly capable of and what you contribute.

Chronisch krank zu sein ist kein Widerspruch zum Arbeiten. Es ist aber ein Widerspruch zu einer Arbeitswelt, die auf ununterbrochene Verfügbarkeit und lineare Leistung ausgelegt ist.

Since October 2024, Joana Ebbinghaus and Nicola Kriesel from SOCIUS have been hosting a monthly open online salon — a space where those affected, colleagues, managers and anyone involved in shaping organisations can come together to talk openly and without having to justify themselves about what chronic illness really means in a work context. And what it would take to change things.

For whom?

For whom?

Anyone interested in the topic of chronic illnesses is welcome to join the salon, whether you are affected by the condition yourself, a colleague or a manager. Doctors, therapists and counsellors are also welcome.

When?

dates

Montag, 23. November 2026 von 17 bis 19 Uhr auf zoom.

The next sessions, which will also take place from 5 pm to 7 pm on Zoom, are:

12 December 2026 — live in Berlin (further details to follow)
13 January · 16 February · 15 March · 13 April · 13 May · 8 June 2027

How much?

expenses

Participation in the salon is free of charge, bPlease book your ticket here for €0.00. You will receive the link for the Zoom room by email shortly before the event.

In stock

We ask for donations for the LLauGH Learning and Health Association. under IBAN DE38 1705 5050 1101 4524 60

What are you taking with you?

A salon’s experience:

A salon is more than just a gathering – it is a small-scale cultural institution characterised by dialogue, hospitality, intellectualism and social openness.

  • Inspiration & a helping hand
  • Community experiences & networking
  • universal themes in organisational development 
  • which go far beyond individual issues of resilience and ability to work 

hosts

Nicola Kriesel

Nicola Kriesel

Joana Ebbinghaus

Joana Ebbinghaus

Any questions?

Then write to us