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Conclusion
While many are still learning, a growing number of organizations are recognizing the
importance of creating healthier and safer environments where managers and teams
flourish. They are investing time and resources in creating a culture of health and safety
because they know that discerning employees do not want to work for employers that don't
care about their health, safety, and wellbeing, and because it is critical to the bottom line.
Research from McKinsey & Company
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, conducted during COVID, revealed that "…
businesses exhibiting healthy, resilient behaviors – such as knowledge sharing,
performance reviews, and bottom-up innovation – were less likely than 'unhealthy'
organizations to go bankrupt during the following two years."
Even if your organization isn't there yet, or is just starting out on the journey, you have an
opportunity to be a catalyst for change. Not only to protect your own psychological safety,
but to set an example for your team and others in the organization.
1 Maor, D., Park, M., Weddle, B., [2022] Raising the Resilience of Your Organization, McKinsey & Company, retrieved from:
https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/raising-the-resilience-of-your-organization
