08/02/2010
American's need to overcome jealousy in the workplace
by William Hobson
American workers could benefit from some help to overcome jealousy according to a new survey by Harlequin Romance.
Harlequin, an international publisher of series romance and women's fiction, has recently published its 'Romance Report 2010'. As well as revealing information on romantic temptation, the survey also highlighted recent trends in professional and personal envy across the US and Canada.
48% of Americans surveyed by the company revealed that they have succumbed to professional envy and peeked at a colleague's paycheck, giving in to temptation and crossing the line to satisfy their curiosity.
"In today's information-obsessed society and hyper competitive job market, we know that people are willing to go to great lengths to get their hands on any 'perceived dirt' they know they're not supposed to have" said Michelle Renaud, senior manager of public relations at Harlequin. "Whether it's looking at a colleague's pay stub or snooping through your partner's personal belongings, we want the truth, even if it hurts. Today it seems ignorance is no longer bliss."
A shocking 40% of people from the US and Canada also revealed that they had previously wished for the failure of more successful friends or colleagues.
In a competitive work environment, it can be hard to overcome jealousy when others advance ahead or get recognition from senior staff. It's easy to see fellow workers as undeserving of reward and in some cases it may be more than a perception. There is no easy solution but overcoming jealousy via hypnotherapy or other means would result in a more positive outlook to work and could only benefit someone's career.
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