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How to deal with a high achieving employee who is disliked by their co-workers.

How to deal with a high achieving employee who is disliked by their co-workers.

Dedicated and enthusiastic with a flair for multitasking, the high achiever rises to every challenge with vigour and determination. This colleague lives for extra projects; they’re the first to volunteer and the last to leave the office. However, the very attributes which add to their elevated skill set can stir resentment amongst fellow workers. In a high pressure environment, where competition fuels productivity, it’s all too easy for a company’s prized asset to become a source of controversy.

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