Companies often overlook the untapped potential of skilled pragmatists, who are resourceful, under-challenged, and often invisible. These employees are not lazy but skeptical of going above and beyond within existing systems. Instead of engaging with them, companies focus on low performers and rewarding heroics, missing out on a wealth of talent and motivation. This approach perpetuates dysfunction and leads to layoffs despite the goldmine of untapped talent. The author highlights the need to harness the potential of employees like Maria, who navigate complex systems while being undervalued. The text suggests that solving this issue can be straightforward, questioning why it has to be so difficult.
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