All Eyes on the New, but Who Hears the Old? The Impact of Incumbent Employees' Perceived Status Threat on Work Behavior.

Summary: When a superstar new employee joins the team, older workers often feel threatened. This study looked at how these existing workers react. Some step up their game and work harder to compete. Others feel defeated and pull away from their work. The way a person naturally thinks about stress changes how they react. If they see stress as a challenge rather than a threat, they are much less likely to give up. Managers can use this information to help teams work better together and keep everyone motivated.