ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the authors describe how high-risk occupational settings, such as the military, attempt to maintain and develop the resilience of their workforce. They focus on several aspects that are important for the promotion of resilience including policy, assessment, training and organisational culture, and describe their relevance to all organisational settings. The authors highlight the role of policy, assessment, training and leadership in developing an approach to promoting resilience within high-risk occupations. They highlight what managers might consider if they are responsible for developing a resilience programme in their organisation. Organisations can enable these critical players by training their employees and leaders on the indicators of stress reactions, physical and psychological issues, and resources available to assist that in need. Routine and robust assessment of organisation and employee wellbeing is a great way to inform policy and identify the impacts of policy changes on employee wellbeing.
