26 March 2017 10:23:35 IST

The pros and cons of competition among employees

There needs to be a balance even when competing

Competition among employees is inevitable in most workplaces. Sometimes, this competition can motivate people to do their best, resulting in increased productivity. But other times, it can weaken a team and lead to petty in-fighting.

So, what distinguishes competitions that unleash creativity from competitions that cause unethical behaviors? It depends on how the competition makes employees feel, says this article in Harvard Business Review . Click to read more.