The ideal workplace is full of highly motivated employees who are excelling, collaborating well and striving to stand out through superior job performance. To stimulate individual effort, some ...

Competition is a double-edged sword in the workplace. It can be a powerful motivator, allowing employees to unleash their potential and produce the best outputs that drive business success. However, ...

Competition at work is not a bad thing. In fact, competition and collaboration can coexist by encouraging coworkers to set higher goals and raising the company's bottom line. In some workplaces ...

Smith, Samantha N., Edward H. Chang, Erika L. Kirgios, and Katherine L. Milkman. "Workplace Competition and the Desire for Uniqueness." In Work. Paper presented at the Society for Judgment and ...