Makena Bauss - Smart Worker Damage

The Matt Townsend Show • Season 6, Episode 248, Segment 3

Oct 18, 2017 • 23m

If an employee is overqualified for their role, they can cause more trouble for a company than they are worth. Bored or disinterested employees can affect the bottom line and effectiveness of a workgroup. Producer Makena Bauss shares some statistics of how "smart workers" can be harmful in the workplace.

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