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WTF is hey-hanging? (and why is it stressing everyone out) - WorkLife

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There’s a new term for a common and often dreaded communication style that makes some workers spiral — hey-hanging. It’s when a boss, coworker or client messages you something along the lines of “hey – call me EOD” with no further details. It could even be a message that just says “hey” and nothing else. While “hey” itself is a fairly standard greeting, the added element of leaving one hanging after reaching out is putting undue stress on many workers, especially Gen Z. Over 60% of Gen Z workers report having some kind of anxiety disorder, according to a report from OneDigital, an HR consulting firm, and “hey-hanging” can make their minds go to the worst places. It could be fake kindness, or maybe they’ll later deliver news about layoffs or performance concerns. But it could also be a simple, harmless question that needs to be talked through. Hey-hanging speaks to the larger issue of the shifting ways we communicate in more virtual modern workplaces, and the importance of being mindful

There’s a new term for a common and often dreaded communication style that makes some workers spiral — hey-hanging. It’s when a boss, coworker or client messages you something along the lines of “hey – call me EOD” with no further details. It could even be a message that just says “hey” and nothing else. While “hey” itself is a fairly standard greeting, the added element of leaving one hanging after reaching out is putting undue stress on many workers, especially Gen Z. Over 60% of Gen Z workers report having some kind of anxiety disorder, according to a report from OneDigital, an HR con

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