Share this article:

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.

Subscribe now to myGrapevine+ and get access to our comprehensive knowledge portal.


Already a subscriber?Sign in

Welcome Back

Sign up to our daily newsletter

Have content like this delivered directly to your inbox.


Recommended

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • News
  • 3 mins read

'More than salary' | How employee benefits could help ease financial stress and boost staff loyalty

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Column
  • 7 mins read

Menopause Awareness | 'Half the workforce' - why HR can't afford to get menopause support wrong

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Podcast
  • 21:26

Podcast | VP HR, Thales UK: Turning talent attraction into long-term career growth

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Webinar
  • Register Now

Trusted Data Foundations: How We Scale HR Operations Without Enterprise Complexity

HR Grapevine
HR Grapevine | Executive Grapevine International Ltd
  • Resource
  • Download Report

Parental Leave Benchmark 2026