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How to Manage a Challenging Relationship with Your Supervisor While Staying at Your Job

  • February 17, 2020

In a situation familiar to many employees, you’ve landed in the ideal job with enjoyable tasks, good working hours, and camaraderie among your colleagues. However, there’s one major obstacle in your path – your boss is far from ideal.

Whether they exhibit behaviours like bullying, incompetence, or manipulation, dealing with a bad boss can be a significant challenge, potentially derailing your career. Unfortunately, such situations are not uncommon. A survey conducted by Life Meets Work revealed that 56% of American workers consider their boss to be either mildly or highly toxic.

Moreover, research by the Equality Group indicates that 63% of Brits consider a bad boss as the top reason for quitting a job, with half of them reporting that their current or previous bosses have caused them significant anxiety and stress.

The Workplace Bullying Institute identifies 25 behaviours that can categorize a boss as a bully, including unpredictable mood swings, taking credit for others’ work, making unreasonable demands, and engaging in gossip. A poorly performing boss can also negatively affect the morale of the staff, especially when employees become aware that their manager is receiving substantial compensation for minimal contributions.

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