It's the end of the 'everybody has potential' era

At some companies, a focus on star performers could leave mid-tier workers feeling left behind.

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• Bad news, coasters: Being average isn't cutting it.
• Tech giants have been revamping policies to prioritize high performers, leaving solid workers vulnerable.
• AI poses a risk to mid-tier employees, but mastery can ensure job security.

It's a tough time to be just average.

Workers who are decent at their jobs — but not superstars — are facing a tougher slog in industries like tech...