Crying at Work
It used to be that crying at work (not to be confused with crying because you have to go to work) was a sign of weakness.
However, there are signs that it is becoming more acceptable as a younger workforce tends to be more open with their emotions. Perhaps these are the employees who aren’t getting enough praise?
The Wall Street Journal, in the article, Read This and Weep: Crying At Work Gains Acceptance, tells us that, indeed there are more people crying at work:
Although women still report crying more often than men, it has become more socially acceptable since the 2001 terrorist attacks for both men and women to cry in certain situations, says Stephanie Shields, a psychology professor at Pennsylvania State University and author of a book on emotional expression.
I admit that I am one of those who will go to most any length to keep from crying at work, and, though I keep a box of Kleenex on my desk just for this reason, I am not always sure what to do with crying employees, but the article does offer some advice:
Tags: Career and Kids, crying-at-work, Wall-Street-JournalTIPS FOR BOSSES
When employees cry:
Don’t:
• Jump to conclusions about the reason
• Assume they want a hug
• Write them off as weakDo:
• Ask if they’d like to postpone the conversation
• Allow time for emotions to cool
• Try a different approach to the topic
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