Overview

• Employees who frequently 'stress brag' are perceived as less competent and less likeable by their peers.
• The behavior can lead to increased stress and burnout among coworkers, creating a toxic work environment.
• Genuine expressions of stress are viewed more sympathetically and can enhance perceived competence.
• The study involved both hypothetical scenarios and real-life workplace observations to assess the impact of stress bragging.
• Researchers advise finding healthy outlets for stress instead of using it as a badge of honor.