The “go along to get along” syndrome is still alive in the workplace. Employers need to ensure that workers have a clear picture of its expectations and understand what steps they can take to advance at work. They need to understand that working excessive hours, playing politics and lying on performance evaluations aren’t the way to a promotion.
In addition to providing clear expectations, employers also can encourage workers to take sufficient time off to regroup from stress and “unplug” from the workplace. Excessive pressure, whether caused by unwritten expectations or company culture, can cause employers to lose top performers, negating the whole purpose of development and promotions.
