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Modesty at work in Sweden rewards insiders who already know how to signal status
Studies of Swedish workplaces found that employees can face an invisible career barrier when they do not actively communicate their commitment and results.
Employees who wait for good work to speak for itself can be overlooked in Swedish workplaces. Their colleagues may know how to share credit while making sure the manager notices their contribution.
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