Conversely, coworkers are proximal to their colleagues, in immediate contact with them, and
of equal status. Their influence on peers’ work outcomes is sizeable, even when controlling
for leader influences (e.g. Chiaburu and Harrison, 2008). As a result, the influence of one’s
coworkers on training transfer may be stronger than the one coming from the organization
and the supervisor, precisely because of the continuous flux of information and other critical
resources originating laterally (from colleagues).