Psychological resilience becomes a key professional competency

Psychological resilience is emerging as a highly profitable professional competency, shifting the focus from sheer endurance to effective regeneration and 'deep work' capabilities. Business psychologist Professor Małgorzata Dobrowolska emphasizes that rest is a biological necessity rather than a luxury, noting that true efficiency is built on the ability to adapt and recover from stress.

Data from the Polish Economic Institute for 2025 indicates that Poland ranks fifth in the European Union for the number of hours worked, with entrepreneurs facing the highest workloads. Experts warn against the social normalization of overwork, noting that exhausted employees often work slower and commit more errors. The current trend shows many workers struggle to truly disconnect during summer months, often managing professional duties alongside childcare or responding to emails while on leave.