How to Build Personal Resilience in the Workplace: Lessons from 20 Years of Experience
In the modern workplace, resilience has become crucial. But building it isn't always simple, particularly when obstacles keep appearing. At HirePower, we've been managing workforce transitions for more than 20 years, and throughout that time, we've learned a lot about resilience—how it develops, how it's maintained, and how it can empower workers.
1. Learn to Adapt Quickly
Resilience isn’t about avoiding change; it’s about embracing it. At HirePower, we know how important it is to shift gears quickly. When the energy sector faced a downturn, we expanded into healthcare and manufacturing, ensuring stability for our team. For individuals, this means accepting that changes are constant and preparing to shift your own strategies to stay effective and positive.
2. Build a Support Network
Strong relationships are a foundation of resilience. Surrounding yourself with supportive colleagues or mentors helps you tackle stress and find new ways to solve problems. As a certified diverse, woman-owned business, HirePower values building communities within teams, because when you work together, challenges feel smaller.
3. Stay Committed to Core Values
Having a set of values keeps you grounded during tough times. Honesty, accountability, respect, and professionalism aren’t just words at HirePower—they’re pillars that keep us focused even in difficult moments. For personal resilience, identifying your own core values can give you a firm base when you face challenges, providing direction when everything feels uncertain.
4. Accept That Growth is Gradual
Personal resilience isn’t something you build overnight. It’s a slow process of learning, adapting, and overcoming. Give yourself grace to grow; after all, it’s not just about surviving each challenge but thriving and becoming stronger because of it.
By understanding and applying these resilience-building techniques, employees can find a way to not only manage workplace stress but excel in the face of it. Building resilience takes time, but it’s worth every effort.