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Benefits November 2, 2009
Hey, That Was My Idea!
November 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - According to a
recent survey, there's a common type of workplace theft --
and it has nothing to do with missing office supplies or
employees' things.
Reported by Rebecca Moore
More than one in four (29%) employees interviewed said
that a coworker has taken credit for their idea, according
to an OfficeTeam press release. Sadly, many who steal the
limelight from their more deserving colleagues are getting
away with it, as more than half (51%) of those who have had
their ideas stolen by coworkers revealed they did nothing
in response.
Just over a quarter (26%) of those who reported having an
idea stolen said they spoke up to let others know it was
their idea. Thirteen percent each said they informed their
manager or confronted the idea thief.
The survey was developed by OfficeTeam and conducted by an independent research firm through telephone interviews with 444 workers age 18 or older and employed in an office environment.