Why doing well can make a colleague turn on you | Ep 11 S1

📄 Full research article: https://www.keca.co.uk/articles/colleague-only-difficult-with-you High performers often face workplace envy from colleagues. Learn why this difficult treatment is actually a sign of good work. New research involving nearly 4,900 university staff suggests that professional excellence frequently triggers hostility from peers. This study indicates that being targeted is not necessarily a failure on your part, but rather a common response to high performance in a competitive environment. Understanding this dynamic helps you identify when your output is being misread as a threat. We examine the psychological mechanisms behind this envy and discuss practical strategies to manage these strained relationships. By recognising that your success can inadvertently create friction, you can better navigate office politics without compromising your standards. We separate the data from common assumptions to help you maintain your momentum despite the social pushback. Subscribe for weekly organisational psychology breakdowns, and let me know in the comments: have you experienced workplace envy after a period of high performance? #workplacepsychology #envy #organisationalpsychology