pleasanteeism noun [U]
/ple.zənˈtiː.ɪzm/
the feeling that you always need to appear cheerful and friendly when at work, even if you are stressed or anxious, so that people, especially those senior to you, have a good opinion of you
Pleasanteeism happens when employees feel the need to project a positive image or “put on a happy face,” regardless of what they’re actually feeling. Picture a colleague who is under immense pressure but feels compelled to stay upbeat, worried that anything less might be perceived as lacking commitment or positivity. They might be quietly struggling with stress or burnout but push those feelings down, hoping no one notices. While pleasanteeism may sound harmless – after all, who doesn’t appreciate a positive attitude? – it can be deeply damaging over time.
[mohs.co.uk, 8 November 2024]
See also presenteeism
unbossing noun [U]
UK /ʌn.ˈbɒsɪŋ/ US /ʌn.ˈbɑːsɪŋ/
the act of having fewer managers in a company, especially those who work in middle management roles
A new workplace trend is becoming all the rage, and it isn’t just more summer Fridays or all-inclusive work resorts. Thinning out middle management layers, also known as “unbossing,” is the latest restructuring option of choice for major U.S. companies, including Bayer, Salesforce, Citigroup and Meta. That’s because, although middle management can improve a company’s organization, cutting down on unnecessary management layers has several benefits.
[forbes.com, 6 August 2024]
HiPPO noun [C]
UK /ˈhɪp.əʊ/ US /ˈhɪp.oʊ/
abbreviation for “highest paid person’s opinion”: a situation in the workplace where the opinion of the person who has the highest salary is taken more seriously than everyone else’s, even if this is not justified
The term HiPPO refers to a situation where the opinion of the most senior or highest-paid person in the room carries the most weight, regardless of whether it is the most informed or well-supported viewpoint. Grant has emphasized that relying on the HiPPO can lead to poor decision-making because it often discourages input from others who may have valuable insights or data.
[leadershiphq.com.au, 8 August 2024]
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