In this episode of Get To Work your hosts Crina and Kirsten discuss bad and horrible bosses. A few characteristics that typically marks a bad boss are micromanagement, macromanagement, failure to communicate with staff, not being solution oriented, or being all about oneself.
There are so many difficult behaviors that characterize bad bosses that BambooHR has created a Bad Boss Index. Some traits that were found were: having a condescending attitude, having a mean or bad temper, inappropriate behavior, and harassing the employees. An interesting finding from their research was that women are more annoyed about most behaviors than men, except for a few noted specific behaviors that seem to set off men more. But altogether, what made people the angriest was when someone took credit for his or her work.
In general, all behaviors that make employees feel devalued are characteristic of terrible bosses. If you find yourself in such a situation, Crina and Kirsten offer solutions. If you decide to leave the current toxic situation , create your exit plan but still do the best work you can. The mindset you have to have is to create the best springboard for your next job. And in the meantime, document your experience. These will enable you to improve yourself, your position, and figure out whether you were right at the time. And if you found yourself as the boss doing the above – please stop immediately.
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