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When an employee frequently remains silent at work, it may indicate underlying mental health challenges rather than just disengagement or dissatisfaction with workplace conditions. (Shutterstock)

Silence speaks volumes: How mental health influences employee silence at work

Kyle Brykman, University of Windsor and Anika Cloutier, Dalhousie University

Mental illness symptoms can impair work engagement by causing employees to fixate on the potential negative consequences of speaking up.
Although well-intended, sometimes employers can unintentionally undermine the agency of refugee employees by victimizing them. (Shutterstock)

4 strategies for hiring refugees successfully

Robin Pesch, Newcastle University; Ebru Ipek, San Francisco State University, and Stacey Fitzsimmons, University of Victoria

Managers can play a key role in helping refugee employees thrive in their new workplaces, instead of robbing them of their autonomy.
Employees are often reluctant to speak up at work. But if they make efforts to research their ideas and ensure they benefit the organization, it benefits both workers and employers. (Unsplash)

Why employees hesitate to speak up at work — and how to encourage them

Kyle Brykman, University of Windsor and Jana Raver, Queen's University, Ontario

Studies consistently show that many employees are reluctant to speak up at work, and are even hardwired to remain silent. How can we help people voice their opinions more effectively?

Related Topics

  1. Employees
  2. Jobs
  3. Leadership
  4. Mental health at work
  5. Office politics
  6. Refugee resettlement
  7. Ukrainian refugees
  8. Voice
  9. Work
  10. Workplace

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