'Managing Up' | A new phenomenon is hitting TikTok, and it may be good news for HR

TikTok, the social media platform that is most synonymous with dance trends, has now become a multi-national cultural hub of conversation and analysis.

In the process, the app is also now home to much discussion about the world of work, spawning trends such as ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘bare minimum Mondays’.

The latest trends to take TikTokers by storm is the idea of 'managing up'. The movement has amassed over 5.2million views and is garnering attention from employees worldwide. But what is this latest trend and how will it affect the world of work?

According to influencers, ‘managing up’ is the process of trying to ascertain ‘how to manage your manager effectively’. Adam Butler, CEO of Officeology, claims that the trend was likely gaining ground due to the increase in the number of Gen Z employees in the workplace, which has generated a shift in work-life practices and attitudes.