Bad behavior by bosses such as selfishness, impulsiveness stubbornness, impatience and harsh, undue criticism are on the increase, according to studies comparing five years–2004 through 2008.
“In stressful times, such as a recession or a frenzied work pace, childish, bad boss behavior are exacerbated,” declares Lynn Taylor, author of TAME YOUR TERRIBLE OFFICE TYRANT.
According to Ms. Taylor, employees in the United States spend almost 20 hours a week worrying about “what a boss says or does.”
Bad-boss behavior goes into overdrive during periods of high unemployment and economic stress. Obviously, this distracts employees from the work at hand. Productivity falls off. Everyone loses.
Of course, there is no reasonable excuse for such behavior; but none the less the reality is that much of it should be brushed off to cut the boss a little slack. Remember he or she is under enormous pressure, just as you are. Besides, with conditions in the job market such as they are, this is not a good time to challenge the boss and put your position at risk.
Instead, see if there are steps you can take to relieve the pressure on the boss and help him improve his performance.
I wish you success!
Ramon Greenwood, Head Career Coach
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