Breadcrumbing in workplace:

In today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, communication in the workplace can often be as fleeting and inconsistent as it is essential.

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One phenomenon that's been creeping into professional environments is breadcrumbing - a term borrowed from the dating world that refers to someone giving just enough attention or information to keep another person interested, without fully engaging or committing. While it's most commonly associated with romantic relationships, breadcrumbing has found its way into the workplace, and it's causing frustration, confusion, and even disengagement among employees.

At its core, breadcrumbing in the workplace is about sending occasional, often vague or incomplete, signals of interest or feedback without offering any substantial support or direction. These breadcrumbs are typically small gestures an email response that doesn't answer the question, a promise of a meeting that never happens, or praise that doesn't lead to real opportunities for advancement.

In many cases, breadcrumbing happens when a manager or supervisor provides minimal input or feedback, just enough to maintain a semblance of connection but not enough to be helpful or meaningful. It's a way to keep employees invested in a project or team without offering the necessary guidance, leadership, or recognition.

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