The Dark Side of Resilience in The Workplace: Finding A Balance
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Resilience, workplace resilience, workplaceAbstract
This essay delves into the multifaceted concept of resilience in the context of the workplace, exploring its implications for individuals' emotional well-being. Resilience, a recognized quality in psychology, empowers individuals to navigate stress, adversity, and trauma. In the realm of employment, it serves as a pivotal indicator of an applicant's ability to manage workplace stress. However, the essay contends that both inadequate and excessive resilience can lead to detrimental outcomes. Therefore, the pursuit of a well-rounded and moderate form of resilience, through effective leadership, communication, and support resources, is key to maintaining a healthy work environment that values resilience while acknowledging its limitations and ensures both individual well-being and sustained organizational success.
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