Goldbricker refers to an individual or situation that creates an illusion of value without evidence. It can be applied to employees who appear busy but do little work, or situations where the appearance is enhanced to deceive. The term comes from an ancient practice of coating bricks with gold to convey wealth. Goldbricking can lead […]

Goldbricking is when something of limited value is passed off as something more valuable. It can refer to individuals who appear productive but accomplish little, or situations where an illusion of value is created. The term comes from coating bricks with gold to create the illusion of wealth. Goldbricking in the workplace can lead to […]