The Bad Boss

Nothing could be more destructive than working with a difficult boss. Everyone has had boss who was hard to handle. Unfortunately, having a difficult boss can negatively impact your desire to engage and productive at work. And it comes as no surprise that most employees who quit their job leave because of their boss, not necessarily the company.

You’re weary, frustrated and unhappy. Interaction with your boss leaves you cold. He is intrusive, controlling and petty. He never provides positive feedback and may even take credit for work you have done. and misses each meeting he schedules with you.

Below are ideas will help you deal with a bad boss.

You’ve nicely confronted the boss with his behavior, but it didn’t make a difference. You’ve talked to Human Resources but they threw their hands up in frustration and told you that is just the way things go.

Apparently, this guy or gal gets the job done and upper management thinks they are the car’s meow. However, they’ve never seen them in action, you argued.

Your boss is always on his or her best behavior when higher ups or HR staff are around. So, it’s virtually impossible to communicate what you and your coworkers are experiencing. You’ve been told, that there isn’t a pattern of employees leaving, which would set off red flags.

You love your job, your company, and coworkers. The only problem is the current boss. You’re worried but simply can’t take the bullying anymore. Finally, you’ve decided that you either need to take action or get a new job.

So, what’s the best way is to set up a situation where your boss will exhibit the worst of their “finest” behaviors publicly?

Assess the Situation

Are you responsible for the damaged relationship, or does your boss have a poor relationship with everyone in the office? Be honest with yourself and take responsibility for your actions.

Practice Empathy

Saying the wrong thing at the wrong time can make bad situations worse than it already Choose your words wisely when interacting with your boss. Before going above their head, try addressing the situation with empathy. If your boss is still unwilling to explain their behavior, you need to enlist the help of others.

Take Action

If you have gone above and beyond the call of duty, you may need to enlist the help of others. Since your efforts may draw a magnifying glass to your own performance, be sure you keep an accurate record of everything that has transpired between you your boss.

Talk to HR in confidence. Ask for their assistance about how to address this tricky situation. Your company probably has a formal complaint process, and the HR staff may even know about your boss’s behavior. They can recommend ways to respond to effectively. Going to HR may elicit some manager coaching, but your name is connected to the situation, your boss will retaliate

Document everything. Document each and every incident of the boss’s behavior with the dates and the names of any witnesses. Bully bosses usually multiple targets, but it’s possible that you are in the situation alone for whatever reason.

If speaking to your boss and going to HR doesn’t resolve the issue, you can either continue tolerating the bad behavior or you may want to consider finding a new position. Whether it’s being transferred to a different department or finding a job altogether, you need to happy at work. Listen to heart before making any rash decisions.

At the end of the day, know that no one deserves to be treated poorly at work, and if you do need to move on, just know that you deserve a supportive boss who will help you reach your career goals.