The difference between a workforce that merely survives and one that performs at its peak often comes down to conditions—not capability.

When a manager learns how to recognize that a team member is anxious—and knows what to say—something remarkable happens. Productivity doesn’t just stabilize. It can accelerate.

HR leaders from Citizens, GE Aerospace, Charles River Labs, IBM, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and ABB share proven methods for supporting your workforce through anything.