Silencing political views | Bringing (a version of) yourself to work

Since the pandemic, the idea of ‘bringing your whole self to work’ has been thrust into businesses. In many ways, over this time, when workspaces became employee’s kitchens and bedrooms, businesses had no other option but to let staff be all of themselves at work, warts and all.

Generally, this involved enabling teams to be more open about personal struggles and mental health issues. But the concept of bringing ourselves to work has gone on its own journey since then. And now, the idea includes disregarding having a professional version and an ‘at-home’ version of ourselves.

This might involve being more open on LinkedIn about the things you’re getting up to and the way you’re feeling, refraining from putting on a ‘front’ whilst at work, and being more honest about your thoughts on certain business decisions and projects.

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Authentic leadership | Should leaders bring their whole self to work?

Honesty is at the heart of us being our authentic selves in the workplace. But employers must recognise that encouraging workers to be their authentic selves without any parameters can lead to some complications.