Resilience is more than just a workplace buzzword. In fact, fostering an environment of workplace resilience is something that all leaders should strive for to create a better work culture. Does your organization need some guidance on how to create resilience in the workplace? Keep reading for some helpful tips to build resilience in the workplace from the experts at Prescott HR. 

What is Resilience?

Before we begin, it’s helpful to define what exactly resilience in the workplace looks like. Generally speaking, being resilient means that an individual is able to recover or quickly adapt from a challenge or stressful event. Resilience in the workplace looks like team members who are able to rise to the challenge and handle a stressful situation with a positive outlook. Studies have shown that resilient individuals are more likely to excel at personal growth and development, too. An example of resiliency in the workplace is a team member who is faced with a challenging deadline, but meets it anyways through proper planning and problem solving.

The Benefits of Workplace Resilience

Not only does a resilient workforce encourage personal growth for individuals, but it can also contribute positively to an organization as a whole. Building a team of resilient individuals can help create leaders who are able to think quickly and adapt when faced with challenges. Resilient employees are also able to work together more efficiently to help a team member when he or she is struggling.

How to Foster Workplace Resilience 

There are many ways to help foster an environment of resilience in your workplace. Here are several suggestions from our team at Prescott HR:

• Offer Stress Relief: There are many affordable and easy options to implement that can help your team alleviate stress. Consider playing calming music or offering a group meditation in the office during the week. Offer wellness programs like exercise classes or breathing exercises to promote a stress-free work environment.  

• Ask Your Team: Rather than try to come up with new initiatives, seek out opinions from your team. What initiatives could your organization offer to make their lives and jobs easier, so that they may feel less stress in the workplace? Chances are your co-workers have already given this some thought and can provide valuable insights. 
• Hire Motivational Speakers: One interesting idea is to hire a motivational speaker to come in and discuss ways to become more resilient with your team. You will want to seek out individuals who are motivating or have experienced resiliency in their own personal life. 

Work with Prescott HR

Do you need help guiding your organization in becoming more resilient? Hire the experts at Prescott HR to help you. Prescott HR offers a wide range of services that can help your organization plan for one or more layoffs within your organization in a compassionate and authentic way. Our unintimated HR practices allow us to be focused and effective, providing your business with exactly what you need. Give us a call today at 443-351-8818 or contact us online.