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Queen Bee Syndrome

Definition

A workplace phenomenon where senior women distance themselves from or undermine junior female colleagues to maintain authority.

Context & Importance

May lead to a toxic culture, reduced mentorship, and hinder diversity efforts.

Use Cases

• Analysing engagement survey data
• HR intervention during leadership training

Related Concepts

Gender bias, mentorship, organisational culture.

TankhaPay Relevance

Use engagement tools and sentiment analysis to detect behavioural trends and support inclusive leadership development.