Research: Hiring a Superstar Can Backfire

Research: Hiring a Superstar Can Backfire

Research indicates that hiring stars can be counterproductive, as they often struggle to replicate their previous performance due to a lack of support systems in new organizations. Additionally, the arrival of new stars can negatively impact existing employees, who may feel threatened or resentful, leading to poor overall performance. A new study of 2,700 star lawyers showed that practice areas hiring stars generally performed 10% worse in the f…