Bad Boss Index

by | Aug 19, 2018 | EAP, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program

TOP 10 BAD BOSS BEHAVIORS

  1. Takes credit for your work
  2. Doesn’t appear to trust or empower you
  3. Doesn’t appear to care if you’re overworked
  4. Doesn’t appear to advocate for you when it comes to monetary compensation
  5. Hires and/or promotes the wrong people
  6. Doesn’t back you up when there’s a dispute between you and one of your company’s clients
  7. Doesn’t provide proper direction on assignments/roles
  8. Micromanages you and doesn’t allow you the “freedom to work”
  9. Focuses more on your weaknesses than your strengths
  10. Doesn’t set clear expectation

WHY PEOPLE ULTIMATELY LEAVE

44% of employees said that a bad boss was the primary reason they a job. Top 5 characteristics of their boss that made them leave:

  1. 37% reported management style
  2. 30% reported condescending attitude
  3. 30% reported mean or bad temper
  4. 26% reported inappropriate behaviour
  5. 24% reported harassment

If you scored highly on the Bad Boss Index and would like to discuss your management style please contact EAP Assist.