> People whose behavior and beliefs align with their company’s prevailing culture may benefit from sharing more about themselves at work, Chamorro-Premuzic says.
> However, people who express “authentic” opinions that run counter to the group’s views may risk damaging their reputations or relationships.
I feel bad for anyone who doesn't see this as obvious.
I've seen a lot of folks celebrate that their work allows them to be their authentic selves, even though they're well aware that the same opportunity isn't afforded to those with disfavored views or characteristics.
Bring your whole self to work, at this point, is the term you use to criticize this policy, not to describe it.
Maternity leave is a version of BYWSTW. As are PRIDE/ethnicity related activities as work. Should we jettison those?
I agree it can and is taken to far, but I'd prefer to read an article about actually navigating an office with different types of real people. For example, for example, thermostats preferences, volume preferences, "we a family/team" vs "just a job" preferences, etc.
I have never in my life heard anyone use this phrase. Is it actually common in modern, corporate America? It sounds like an HR trap, just like anonymous suggestion boxes.
To every commenter offering incredulity or sarcasm at the apparent obviousness of this advice:
A great swath of us did not possess the social intelligence to arrive at this conclusion independently upon our arrival in the workforce. I didn't. I got lucky.
I agree. Some topics are by nature divisive— these things should not be discussed in the workplace. Politics, religion, etc are best kept outside the work environment.
> “You’re never going to get a job if you do that,” he says.
Can't really take this person serious if they can't differentiate a bit. People using the words "never", "always", etc. often generalize too much to really describe reality as it is.
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[ 2.4 ms ] story [ 38.6 ms ] thread> However, people who express “authentic” opinions that run counter to the group’s views may risk damaging their reputations or relationships.
I feel bad for anyone who doesn't see this as obvious.
I've seen a lot of folks celebrate that their work allows them to be their authentic selves, even though they're well aware that the same opportunity isn't afforded to those with disfavored views or characteristics.
Leave your weird, authentic, (and perhaps messy) self for the contexts where it will be genuinely appreciated.
Maternity leave is a version of BYWSTW. As are PRIDE/ethnicity related activities as work. Should we jettison those?
I agree it can and is taken to far, but I'd prefer to read an article about actually navigating an office with different types of real people. For example, for example, thermostats preferences, volume preferences, "we a family/team" vs "just a job" preferences, etc.
A great swath of us did not possess the social intelligence to arrive at this conclusion independently upon our arrival in the workforce. I didn't. I got lucky.
Can't really take this person serious if they can't differentiate a bit. People using the words "never", "always", etc. often generalize too much to really describe reality as it is.