Why resilience at work is a team effort
Individual resilience is about your personal ability to bounce back from setbacks. But no matter how resilient you are as an individual, the environment around you plays a huge role in how well you actually do at work.
A truly resilient workplace is one where the environment itself supports and strengthens each employee’s ability to adapt and bounce back.
Workplace resilience is bigger than any one individual. It’s systemic and by design.
A resilient workplace doesn’t just happen — it’s actively created and maintained by actions, attitudes, and policies.
Keep an eye out for these green flags:
Low turnover and absenteeism. People stick around because they feel supported and valued.
High psychological safety. Everyone feels safe to speak up, share ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakes.
Supportive leadership. Leaders show up with empathy and clear direction.
Clear and transparent communication. No one’s left guessing or feeling out of the loop.
Connection and collaboration. Teams work well together and know they can rely on each other when things get tough.
True resilience is a group effort. No one can do it alone. The strongest workplaces aren’t built on individual grit — they’re built on collective strength.