Women At Work

Study describes 'hushed coping': women hiding workplace stress at a career cost

Workplace researchers describe a pattern called 'hushed coping,' in which employees—especially women—retreat to private spaces to vent frustration or cry, then return to work projecting calm. The behavior is driven by fear of appearing overly emotional or unprofessional, according to the reporting, but it can leave managers unaware of real problems and limit support for those struggling.