Glossing

Are you ‘glossing?’ Pretending to be fine at work isn’t doing any good

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Are you ‘glossing?’ Pretending to be fine at work isn’t doing any good

Countless workers are smiling through the stress via a phenomenon called “glossing” and it’s time to put an end to it. “Glossing” refers to excessive optimism to dismiss difficulties at work, including real emotional struggles and negative emotions, said Dr. Trina Clayeux, PhD, of Raleigh, NC, and CEO at Give an Hour, a mental health … Read more

‘Glossing’ bosses are the toxic workplace trend ruining employee morale

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‘Glossing’ bosses are the toxic workplace trend ruining employee morale

The office is not alright — but everyone pretends to be. Experts are sounding the alarm about the toxic work behavior called “glossing,” a term referring to a leader’s failure to address workplace issues and hardships which prompts employees to coast at work and suppress negative emotions. Instead of addressing tough times at work, bosses might … Read more