Thanks to the Business Essentials Daily podcast, Chris Ashmore and Michelle explore whether the rise of the self-entitled employee is real—or if changing expectations mean leaders are simply becoming less tolerant. The discussion offers practical leadership tips on handling difficult employees and effective employee management in today’s workplace.
A self-entitled employee is someone who thinks they should be paid more, who always wants promotions, the best opportunities, bonuses and take holidays only when it suits them. Often, a self-entitled employee is not particularly good at what they do, they do less work than their peers and add less value. So, how do you handle them? Workplace expert Michelle Gibbings says you need to address their behaviour regularly and methodically. She steps us through the types of conversations bosses should have with them and how to guide their thinking and expectations.
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To help you build this consistent approach, here are seven tips for managing an entitled team member without losing your cool.