COVID 19

COVID was the ultimate test of workplace resilience for organisations.

Despite the difficulties, my team stuck together and emerged stronger.

This wasn’t because we were untouched by the pandemic – we were,

But it was because we had built in them the ability to adapt and bounce back in the face of setbacks and stress.

As a founder, here are practices I use at my company to promote satisfaction and resilience among my team;

1. Create a supportive work environment
I encourage everyone to share their ideas, concerns, and feedback so we can support each other and work together better.

2. Provide opportunities for growth
I offer training and mentorship programs, and career advancement prospects to support their professional growth.

3. Recognize and appreciate efforts
I acknowledge and celebrate my team’s contributions and offer constructive feedback. A simple “good job” goes a long way.

4. Promote stress-management techniques
I encourage them to take short breaks and make sure they use their vacation days.
We also do activities like breathing exercises and physical exercise to reduce stress.

5. Foster strong team relationships
I encourage collaboration and teamwork, and create opportunities for social interactions and team bonding activities to strengthen relationships.

It’s counter-productive to encourage employees to stay glued to their PCs and desks and compete for credit, as it leads to stress and burnout.

What other practices do you use to build resilience at work?