HR Learning of the Day Rosy retrospection

Rosy Retrospection refers to the cognitive bias where individuals recall past experiences as being more positive than they actually were at the time. This phenomenon often occurs due to selective memory, where unpleasant details fade or are overshadowed by positive ones, leading to an idealized or overly optimistic view of the past.

Key Features:

Selective Recall: Focuses more on positive aspects while downplaying negatives.

Emotional Filtering: Nostalgia and emotions influence the perception of past events.

Temporal Distance: The further back in time an event is, the more likely it is to be idealized.

Implications in Human Resource Management:

1. Employee Sentiment Analysis: Former employees may look back on their tenure more favorably, affecting alumni engagement programs.

2. Change Management: Employees might resist changes, idealizing “how things used to be.”

3. Performance Reviews: Managers may remember past performance inaccurately due to emotional bias.

4. Workplace Culture: Over-romanticizing previous policies or leaders may hinder progress.

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Dr. Vishal Verma