Grief. Disappointment. Exhaustion. These are just a few of the things employees may be feeling as the pandemic drags on, as more climate issues arise, as “normalcy” feels further away.
Employers have an opportunity to support employees as they cope and build resilience.
“Many of us are tired, feel depleted, and are concerned about the future. It’s important to realize that being resilient doesn’t mean we don’t ever feel overwhelmed or experience struggle. It simply means we have the internal resources and abilities to adapt to stress and adversity,” says Liz Hill, Total Worker Health adviser at SAIF.
Why is it important to have resilient employees? While the pandemic, looming natural disasters, and the economy are today’s issues, there will always be hardship. Resilient employees will be able to adjust and cope with whatever hardship they encounter.
Employees who feel safe and are mentally well also perform better on the job and are less likely to get physically injured.
Building employee resilience starts with a psychologically safe workplace. To gauge whether your workplace promotes psychological safety, ask yourself these questions:
- Do employees feel they belong?
- Are employees able to learn?
- Are employees encouraged to share ideas?
- Are employees encouraged to question the way things are done?
“Workers who feel supported and psychologically safe are more productive and have lower risk of developing health issues, whether that be physical, emotional, or mental,” Hill says.
Learn more about what you can do to help your employees build resilience at saif.com.
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