RESILIENCE. Most of us have heard this word before, especially in the last 18 months. As much as we have heard this word, do we really have an understanding for what it means to be RESILIENT?
Immense changes in the workplace are impacting workers, employers, educators, students and communities. Advancements in technology, fast paced information sharing and the ability to work remotely are a just a few of the many challenges and changes being faced by employees and employers.
With this rapidly changing workplace and culture shift, the need for innovation, adaptability, effective communication skill and well… resilience is essential for success.
Resiliency is basically the ability to bounce back from adversity. Having a resilient mindset can be the difference between a productive, engaged and content employee and employee who is stressed, overwhelmed, disengaged and on their way to burn-out. Resilience is the key strategy that can help employee manage stress, overcome workplace conflicts and create better work performance.
Resilient employees are associated with:
· Greater job satisfaction
· Improved interpersonal relationships
· Increased productivity
· Company loyalty and engagement
· Innovation and creativity
· Improved general physical and mental well-being
Given the many benefits, many businesses and organizations are building this vital skill into their workforce training. When stress is high, and it sure has been as of late, resilience is essential. Long work hours, job insecurity, peer conflicts, working from home and of course the pandemic all contribute to workplace stress.
65% of US employees view their job as the #1 stressor in their lives!*
So what can your business leaders and organization do?
Implementing well-being initiatives such as mindfulness training, professional coaching and resilience programming can help your employees feel supported and valued.
Studies show that these types of programs can create a stronger physical and mental workplace, increased productivity, lower healthcare costs, lower absenteeism and decreased turnover.
In short, resilient employees make resilient organizations!!
For help creating a Resiliency or Mindfulness based program at your organization, I am here to help! Email or use contact page schedule a time to chat!
Be Well!
*American Psychiatric Association / **www.stress.org