Background <p>High workload, emotional exhaustion, and physical and verbal violence are challenges that jeopardize the well-being of staff in the emergency department, one of the most demanding areas of work in healthcare.</p> Objectives <p>The aim is to analyze international approaches to promote the well-being of emergency department staff and to evaluate their transferability to German emergency departments. Recommendations for action to increase resilience and improve working conditions are derived from this.</p> Materials and methods <p>A&#xa0;comprehensive literature review was conducted to identify international practice examples for promoting the well-being of emergency department staff.</p> Results <p>Numerous measures to improve well-being in emergency departments have already been established, particularly in Anglo-American countries. These measures have proven to be effective in reducing burnout, increasing job satisfaction, and ultimately improving the quality of patient care.</p> Conclusion <p>In Germany, these approaches should be introduced and adapted to local conditions in order to achieve sustainable improvement in the working environment. Long-term implementation of such measures is crucial for staff well-being and quality of patient care.</p>