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Workplace CultureUnhealthy Competition
#RI-6ab20b5c·3 months ago·
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Company introduced sick day leaderboard

People started coming in sick to avoid being last on the leaderboard

What I wish I knew
"Leadership would prioritize employee well-being"
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't create systems that foster unhealthy competition"
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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