Resilience?
Resilience in organizations?
Resilience within organizations operates through a dual mechanism. Firstly, it thrives by cultivating an environment that allows employees to engage within a culture prioritizing their well-being and psychological safety. When employees feel valued, supported, and free to express themselves, they are better positioned to develop resilience. Secondly, resilience is nurtured through a collaborative effort with employees, fostering an understanding of healthy mental and emotional habits. Equipping employees with tools like stress management, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence which empowers them to navigate challenges adeptly and contributes to a harmonious and thriving work atmosphere.
Benefits?
Resilience correlates with enhanced job satisfaction, work contentment, commitment to the organization, and employee engagement. Strengthening resilience yields improved self-esteem, a greater sense of control over life's circumstances, an enhanced sense of purpose, and better interpersonal relationships among employees. Consequently, employers experience the advantages of increased productivity, fostering a symbiotic cycle of progress and achievement within the company.
Way forward?
In today's dynamic world, business leaders, frontline workers, and entire organizations are facing a number of disruptions. From the pandemic's aftermath to geopolitical tensions, market fluctuations, talent challenges, lifestyle changes, social media and climate change, the landscape is constantly evolving. It has become evident that change is an ongoing reality, and the need for resilience is ever-present.
Ways organizations can cater to the needs is: Awareness, prioritization, effective leadership, culture that promotes resilience and well-being. Organizations can provide provisions for resources, workshops, training for mental health support, coaching, and counseling can also be beneficial.
“A good half of the art of living is resilience.”
― Alain de Botton
