Karen Cartel

Noun: A group or culture within a workplace or community predominantly made up of individuals exhibiting 'Karen-like behaviors. These individuals collectively enforce their own rules and norms, often making life inconvenient for others around them who do not conform to their expectations.

The Karen Cartel is known for its resistance to change, insistence on speaking to your supervisor, and a propensity for filing HR complaints over trivial matters.

"The Karen Cartel was on full display when the senior regional director, who I don't report to, unnecessarily involved my supervisor in a minor disagreement while attempting to micromanage me."

Karen Work Culture

noun: A workplace environment characterized by behaviors and attitudes similar to those stereotypically attributed to a 'Karen.' This culture includes employees' strong sense of entitlement, a tendency to escalate minor issues to higher management, and frequent involvement in HR complaints over trivial matters.

Karen's Work Culture is marked by a collective adherence to specific social norms, prioritizing personal inconvenience over team collaboration and productivity, often resulting in a toxic work environment filled with unnecessary disputes and micromanagement.

"The Karen Work Culture at the office has made it difficult for anyone to introduce new ideas without facing immediate resistance and a barrage of complaints to HR."