CAREER’S CORNER - Grumpy Staying: Meaning, Signs, and Ways to Address It At Work

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GUEST – Sipho Mabaso – HR Specialist

Meet the grumpy stayers: People stuck in their jobs who can't leave for better gigs. Grumpy staying is the act of remaining in a working environment while displaying a persistent and irritable attitude or disposition. This method of expressing displeasure at work is a trend that grew out of the Great Resignation and changing workplace norms. It is important for managers to address instances of this behavior to preserve workplace harmony and combat employee dissatisfaction.
24 Jul 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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