Nothing good comes of envy. If employees are resentful about what they feel they deserve or what others have, morale and well-being will suffer.
Leaders can combat envy by building a culture of goodwill (“I’m grateful for what I have, and happy about your success”) rather than one of comparison (“I deserve what you have”).
Start by setting an example. Let your team see you supporting your peers and cheering their accomplishments. Show employees that you value genuine camaraderie, and encourage them to measure themselves by their own achievements rather than by others’.
It’s also useful to discuss how people can combat feelings of envy (and even how you’ve managed envy in the past). For example, employees may benefit from talking with a friend or mentor to dissect what they’re feeling and regain perspective. They should also try to avoid unhealthy comparisons and the distorted perspectives that come with them.
A culture in which people want each other to succeed is one that can bring out the best in everyone.
Source :: “How to Keep Envy from Poisoning Your Team’s Culture”
Harvard business review
