Downside of being the reliable employee

Downside of being the reliable employee (Photo: iStock)

When it comes to the corporate lexicon, being reliable is often lauded as the ultimate professional virtue. And indeed, it is, depending on who you ask. From the perspective of leadership, the reliable employee is the bedrock of that particular department because he or she consistently delivers, requires minimal oversight and manages tension during periods of volatility.

All is good; however, beneath the surface of this perceived accolade lies a very strategic trap set by top management, intentionally or perhaps not, but one they would rather not talk about.