Journals To Boardrooms

The return-to-office debate is, in part, a debate about passive face time. Organizations deciding how much presence to require are also deciding, whether they realize it or not, how much visibility they will reward over output.

Neuroticism is not a flaw. But the research consistently shows it creates friction in performance, especially in roles that require steady judgment under pressure. That is useful information for managers who design team structures.

When an employee starts working to win the award instead of because the work matters, the recognition system has already done its damage.