The Covid pandemic certainly tested our resilience – both professionally and personally – in terms of how we have reacted and adapted to new ways of working and being in the world. So, what has this period taught us about resilience and what do we, as HR professionals, need to consider going forward in terms of developing both organisational and personal resilience?

Defining Resilience

The dictionary definition of resilience is ‘the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.’  I like the definition provided by Amit Sood’s, the executive director of the Global Centre for Resiliency and Well-Being, “It’s your ability to withstand adversity and bounce back and grow despite life’s downturns,” as this highlights that it