Do You Fall Under Control of a Bad Boss?

Admit it…there are days we all like to complain about management, but do you really fall under the spell of a bad boss or are you simply being overly critical?

In a survey conducted of more than 700 employees in a variety of roles:

• 39 percent of workers said their supervisor failed to keep promises.
• 37 percent said their supervisor failed to give credit when due.
• 31 percent said their supervisor gave them the “silent treatment” in the past year.
• 27 percent said their supervisor made negative comments about them to other employees or managers.
• 24 percent said their supervisor invaded their privacy.
• 23 percent said their supervisor blamed others to cover up mistakes or to minimize embarrassment.

Figures like these must be noted, as an unstable boss/employee relationship sets the stage for much larger problems such as loss of productivity and a lack of dedication to the company.

Learn more about survey findings at MSNBC.com

Posted by Shelly Paul, Career Management Coordinator, The H.S. Group