ENVY IN ORGANIZATIONS: IDENTIFYING AND MANAGING THIS FEELING IN THE WORKPLACE

Abstract

The objective of this article is to promote reflection on the feeling of envy in the workplace, highlighting its relevance in the context of interpersonal relationships and organizational dynamics. To this end, the main concepts related to envy are presented, as well as the theoretical contributions of authors, reference works, scientific articles, and papers. In addition to conceptualizing envy, the article explores the factors that favor its emergence in organizations, such as excessive competitiveness, lack of recognition, inequality of opportunities, among other elements that can trigger this feeling among employees. Effective strategies and practices for managing and preventing envy in the corporate environment are also discussed, aiming to preserve harmony in working relationships, increase cooperation between teams, and promote a healthy organizational climate. The article was developed based on the narrative literature review method, which allows for a critical and integrative analysis of different theoretical and empirical sources on the topic. The discussion structure considers the most common behaviors associated with the manifestation of envy in the organizational context, as well as the emotional management and leadership approaches that can help mitigate the negative effects of this feeling. Thus, the article seeks to contribute to expanding knowledge about envy in the workplace and offer theoretical support for managers, Human Resources professionals and specific researchers in the construction of knowledge about human behavior.