Resilience in the face of adversity

In a world of uncertainty, more people are showing remarkable ability to bounce back.

By Kelechi Obasi

Everyone is tired. The few but seemingly unending years of a pandemic have taken their toll on the human race. Families around the world have been impacted by the losses that resulted from the ravages of the pandemic.

The effects of the pandemic have been so far-reaching that even those of us who are alive have had to deal with adapting to new ways of fellowship, workplace collaboration, education, and even socializing. Our relationships and economy have taken a good beating from our lives coming to a halt.

However, even with the economic downturn, societal upheavals, and all-around uncertainty, there are many who have thrived in the face of widespread adversity. According to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Canada has largely recovered from the financial drubbing it received from COVID 19. The proof is in more favorable numbers of active businesses, increased worker confidence demonstrated by the willingness to go back to in-office operations, and widespread optimism among the general working populace.

Grit has been identified as what makes the difference between average performers and their ‘high-achiever’ colleagues.

Certified Listeners Society is a Canadian not-for-profit organization built by a community of people dedicated to providing early-stage emotional support to anyone who needs it. We help people live better, happier, healthier lives.

To help organizations assist their employees in building back their levels of self-confidence, grit, tenacity, passion, and perseverance, the Certified Listeners Society provides a variety of tools to help your workforce cope with their underlying issues. These range from mental health awareness and safety issues to emotional wellness concerns, substance addictions, and other family and health conflict issues. 

Apply for a Training Grant today. For a limited time only, Certified Listeners Society is granting up to $17,500 to businesses, charities, not-for-profits, educational and government organizations, looking to increase productivity in the workforce. This grant will be used to cover the cost of our Employee Resilience Training Program.

If your business has experienced decreased productivity due to the pandemic, you may be eligible to receive this grant and grow your productivity while at the same time, supporting improvements in your employee’s resilience.

A 10% administration and set-up fee may apply once the grant is awarded and before your employees start the training program. Under special circumstances, the administration and set-up fee may be waived or reduced based on specific needs.

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Help your workforce be resilient after isolation.

Increased resilience in the workforce, improves morale and productivity.

After more than a year of shutdowns, lockdowns, remote work, layoffs, returns, and reversals, employees are languishing; struggling to find meaning and motivation, many are in financial distress, and many more experiencing difficulties at home. Social isolation is coupled with added burdens like childcare, elder care, homeschooling, and loss. Loss of loved ones and friends, loss of community, loss of connections, loss of identity, and loss of hope. Too many employees feel numb, burned-out, and alone.

Employers across the country are also struggling to recover from the impact of isolation, and a pressing need is to find ways to help their employees get back on track. More and more leaders are taking steps to help their employees feel stronger and find meaning in both their personal and professional lives. From executives to line workers, it’s time to refocus and find renewed purpose in our lives.

Certified Listeners’ Employee Resilience Training Program can help your employees get back on their feet. We teach individuals to be self-aware, to become active listeners, and to identify mental health concerns that might need to be addressed by a professional.

From Isolation to Self-Esteem and everything in between, our training course can help your employees gain new insights into their work and personal lives. By the end of the course, your employees will be more resilient and better equipped to handle the pressures of today’s realities. Productivity will increase and empathy and understanding in the workplace will improve. Your employees and stakeholders will thank you.

Certified Listeners Society is a Canadian not-for-profit organization built by a community of people dedicated to providing early-stage emotional support to anyone who needs it. We have helped more than 4,500 individuals become Certified Listeners and provided emotional support to over 25,000 people every month. We are not a mental health website. We help people live better, happier, healthier lives.

Apply for a Training Grant today. For a limited time only, Certified Listeners Society is granting up to $17,500 to businesses, charities, not-for-profits, educational and government organizations. This grant will be used to cover the cost of our Employee Resilience Training Program.

If your business has experienced decreased productivity due to the pandemic, you may be eligible to receive this grant and grow your productivity while at the same time, supporting improvements in your employee’s resilience.

A 10% administration and set-up fee may apply once the grant is awarded and before your employees start the training program. Under special circumstances, the administration and set-up fee may be waived or reduced based on specific needs.

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