Bosses Should Play Favorites at the Workplace, Say Experts

Can make employees work harder

Bosses who play favorites at the workplace should keep doing so, say experts. In fact, it could be an effective management tool because those who aim to fit the criteria can, in turn, receive better rewards. “(Managers can say), here are the things I believe in. I believe in high performance, collegiality, good workplace citizenship, and those of you who qualify under those qualities are the most likely to be my favorites," said said Jill Geisler, author of “Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know." Subsequently, the rewards that then come with being a 'favorite' might be desirable assignments, a better schedule, travel opportunities and more time and attention from the boss. And workers feel better about themselves, are more willing to go above and beyond and are less likely to break the rules when they feel they are receiving preferential treatment from their manager. (NBC News)

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