Bad boss basics ... It’s easy to blame all of our workplace woes on the leader of the pack, but a thoughtful employee may want to explore using their boss as a scapegoat before pointing fingers. Forbes has a list of 10 warning signs to indicate if you’re a victim of bad boss behavior:
- They don’t care if you’re overworked.
- They lose control on a regular basis.
- Your manager takes credit for your work.
- Your bad boss doesn’t empower you.
- Your bad boss doesn’t advocate for you.
- You have a micromanager.
- They don’t set clear expectations.
- They choose favorites in the office.
- Your bad boss doesn’t provide feedback.
- Your manager isn’t open to new ideas.