Meritocratic Workplaces Risk Alienating Top Talent Through Skill Redistribution

By Pavithra Mohan · Fast Company · 2026-09-25

According to Fast Company, new research from Cornell University suggests that high-performing employees feel slighted when professional development resources are diverted to struggling colleagues. While managers often prioritize training for low-performers to boost overall produc

According to Fast Company, new research from Cornell University suggests that high-performing employees feel slighted when professional development resources are diverted to struggling colleagues. While managers often prioritize training for low-performers to boost overall produc