Regardless of why your boss might be less than ideal, you need to determine the best way to deal with them, especially if leaving your current position isn't an option – which it often isn't. Below are some tips on how to deal with a bad supervisor, evaluate your situation, and get...
Another variation of the tyrant or bully boss is the toxic boss, a term that has been around for a number of years. For those saddled with toxic bosses, there is actually a website called toxicboss.com and even a book about them, The Allure of Toxic Leaders: Why We Follow Destructive ...
A boss who appears to be incompetent may not necessarily be ill-intentioned or malicious, either. Like other workersduring COVID-19, more managers have been burdened with sick family members and juggling additional responsibilities, like child care, leading them to have short fuses in the workpla...
If you’ve ever had abad or toxic boss, you know they can suck the joy out of going to work. No one wants to spend eight hours plus in a place where they aren’t supported by their manager or feel disrespected. Before you start shopping your résumé around, there may be somesteps ...
1. Avoid toxic people I believe the best way to deal with toxic people is to not deal with them at all; to avoid them. In some cases it may not be an option, but more often than not, it is. This is why I encourage you to really think about the options you truly have with eve...
We’ve all had toxic people dust us with their poison. Sometimes it’s more like a drenching. Know these 12 signs to avoid falling under the influence.
These scenarios are very common and can be handled, but with care. It is important to explain the truth to your boss and the people working around you so that they understand your abilities, but it is sometimes also wise to move away from toxic people like this in the workplace, as a...
Fearless; a “bully boss” thrives on creating a toxic workplace driven by rumors and fear. Regularly threatening people with the potential of being fired drives people to achieve short term results that inevitably lead to long term burnout. ...
Ongoing conflicts or miscommunications with your boss and a toxic work environment can further erode job satisfaction and overall well-being. When your boss displays controlling behaviors like micromanagement, distrust in your abilities or unreasonable workloads, it can exacerbate feelings of frustration...
I’m a writer with CIO.com and we’ve assembled a handy guide to boss relations, including a section on how to deal with a “toxic” boss. Though aimed mostly at the IT exec, the guide also includes valuable insights for non-tech staffers, including articles on how to tell your boss...