Entitlement in the workplace, or anywhere for that matter, is an unattractive behaviour. Entitled individuals believe they deserve more than others, with an increased belief in their ‘rights’ no matter the rules or norms. Simply put, a different set of rules apply to them. They see themselves as an exception. If your team are on the receiving end of a colleague’s entitled behaviour, they are likely feeling belittled, dismissed, and disregarded. Team morale will be low, and worse, it will become a cultural norm.
The other fallout from the pandemic is the global skills shortage. The ‘great resignation’ was closely followed, feeding, and encouraging entitlement. Accepting promotions without any significant form of extension of self, no extra effort or time invested on coming up to speed, is an example of entitlement in its most spoiled form. As is expecting a salary increase simply for being present.