A recent study showed that 39% of US employees have cried at work at least once, and other studies have shown that burnout and work-related stress is increasing in the workplace. Parbudyal Singh, professor in the School of Human Resource Management, says that while crying at work is uncommon, organizations should not ignore it, since it likely indicates an underlying issue. This could be a personal problem an employee is experiencing, or the pressures of work becoming overwhelming. Crying at work can have a negative impact on workplace culture since it sends a message to other employees. Singh says crying should never be dismissed and that organizations should support employees regardless of whether their crying is a result of work stress or personal stress, since other employees may also be struggling emotionally.
Singh received his PhD from McMaster University. His research covers emerging issues in human resources management and labour relations. He is the recipient of numerous awards and has supervised more than 50 graduate students.
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