A ground-breaking 2018 study shows the extent to which women’s psychological health and workplace productivity is being negatively affected by interactions with superiors and colleagues.
The Tallest Poppy, a study led by myself in partnership with Thomson Reuters and Women of Influence explored Tall Poppy Syndrome and its impact on Canadian women in the workplace. Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) is a term commonly used in Australia, referring to the expectation that poppies should grow together, and if one grows too tall, it is cut down to size. In the workplace, the study explored whether women were, like poppies, cut down due to their success and achievements.
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