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HRDA Frankly Speaking: Why HR Can’t Ignore “Cry Masking”

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Aug 17, 2026 HRDA Frankly Speaking

Updated: Aug 17, 2026

A recent survey of 600 U.S. workers highlights just how widespread this hidden stress has become—and why HR leaders need to pay attention. Coined by resume.io, cry masking describes a growing phenomenon where employees who feel emotionally overwhelmed on the job go to extreme lengths to hide it. They step away to hide tears, suppress breakdowns,and […]

Forced to Delay Retirement: Why Over-50 job Seekers Feel Pressured to Hide Their Age

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jul 29, 2026 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jul 29, 2026

As rising living costs force many Americans to delay retirement, new research from resume.io reveals the steep challenges older workers face when trying to re-enter the workforce. A survey of 600 U.S. job seekers aged 50 and over shows that while financial pressures are keeping people working longer than planned, widespread fears of age discrimination are heavily […]