Why employees hate their bosses?

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Most research on management and leadership skills focuses on finding examples of best practice. Every day, however, many employees experience examples of bad management practices many managers are not aware of. Let us, then, with the help of a PsychologyToday.com, point out to why employees most often hate their bosses.

1. Because they don't treat them as human beings

The least popular bosses don't take into account the feelings and concerns of their people. They don't care about them as people and perceive them as a means to reach a certain goal.

2. Because they have unrealistic expectations

They take for granted that employee will be available for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. They don't either reward or praise the extra performance.

3. Because they can't see their own mistakes

They point out to the mistakes of their people, as real narcissists, they are convinced that they themselves don't make any mistakes.

4. Because they punish without asking

They cannot calmly analyze the situation and look for a solution. They are immediately pointing fingers and handing out punishments.

5. Because they bully their employees

They pick certain employees to systematically humiliate.

6. Because they behave dishonestly

They lie and take the credit for the work of others. It is even worse is the case when they initially pretend honesty and fairness.

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Article source Psychology Today - a U.S. magazine and online community focused on psychology
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