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Leading resilience research worldwide.
Since 2002 our Resilience Assessment has been used daily across thousands of organisations, providing deep insight into the state of workplace resilience. Explore the reports to uncover the strengths and risks shaping resilience today.
How we measure at scale
Measure. Learn. Achieve. Repeat.
We assess 50 factors of resilience through our secure online platform. Participants master resilience through digital resources and live training, and a post-training assessment measures progress — participation rates exceed 90%.
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Measure.
Assess resilience across individuals and organisations.
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Learn.
Develop strategies through live training and digital tools.
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Achieve.
Apply insights to create real-world impact.
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Repeat.
Track progress and optimise performance over time.
Research history
Millions of data points, 15+ years of refinement.
2008–2012
Psychometrics analysed and improved with Professor Richard Fletcher (Massey University).
2015
Expansion of resilience research across global industries.
2016–2020
Evolution of the Resilience Diagnostic, incorporating new factors and measurement methodologies.
2022–present
Ongoing research into workplace resilience, youth well-being and global resilience trends.
Past reports
Download past Global Resilience Reports.
- 2023 Global Resilience Report
- 2022 Global Resilience Report
- 2020 Global Resilience Report
- 2018 — Resilience Enables Strategic Agility
- 2016 Global Resilience Report
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Frequently asked questions.
What is the Global Resilience Report?
Resilience Institute's research report, built on one of the world's largest resilience datasets. The 2025 edition, Fit for Change, analyses data from more than 8,400 professionals across 70+ countries.
How do I get the 2025 Global Resilience Report?
Enter your email on the 2025 report page and the full PDF is sent to you. Past editions (2016–2023) are available as direct downloads on the research page.
What does the 2025 report cover?
The capability that best predicts who thrives, a universal risk factor affecting even high performers, how age, gender and role shape resilience, measured pre/post training impact, and the three most important actions for leaders.