Supporting employee wellbeing in an era of constant disruptions
Organizations are increasingly struggling to support employee mental health amidst a constant cycle of geopolitical and economic disruptions. Experts argue that wellbeing must be integrated into core crisis management and duty of care protocols rather than treated as a secondary HR benefit.
Why it matters
As global volatility becomes the operational norm, companies must adapt their management strategies to prevent burnout and maintain workforce stability.
Supporting employee wellbeing in an era of constant disruptions By Industry Expert August 24, 2026 --> / Posted on 24 August, 2026 13:24 0 30 --> Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter With geopolitical, technological, and economic turbulence becoming the norm, organisations must view employee wellbeing not as an HR benefit, but as a core component of Duty of Care, writes Sapna Pawa, medical advisor at International SOS
Not long ago, organisations mainly approached crises as isolated events. A natural disaster, political unrest or disease outbreak would trigger a crisis response, after which business could gradually return to normal operations.
Today, disruption has become the operational environment itself. Geopolitical conflicts, economic volatility, rapid technological change, and an increasingly relentless news cycle have essentially changed how organisations operate.
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