Men and women respond to work incentives in very different ways

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reviews hundreds of thousands of applications each year, making efficiency a challenge. When managers introduced cash incentives for meeting quotas, men and women reacted differently. Men tended to increase their output to secure the bonus, but the quality of their reviews declined. Women, by contrast, often prioritized maintaining high-quality work, even if it meant missing out on the financial reward.

Delve: Why Employers Think Overqualified Job Applicants Lack Commitment, with Roman Galperin

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Why is being overqualified for a sought-after job at a desirable workplace seen as a drawback? Despite having prestigious educations and impressive work credentials, these candidates get turned down by hiring managers, often before they even get an interview.

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Men and women respond to work incentives in very different ways

Delve: Why Employers Think Overqualified Job Applicants Lack Commitment, with Roman Galperin