4 kinds of bad bosses that make employees want to leave

4 kinds of bad bosses that make employees want to leave

Whether they play it safe, are bullish, self absorbed, or prone to micromanaging – these types of bosses are sure to chase good employees out the door.

Employees might join companies, but they leave managers. A Wellness poll of more 1 million employed Indian workers concluded that the number one reason people quit their jobs is due to a bad boss or immediate supervisor. More than two thirds (75 per cent) of workers who voluntarily left their jobs did so because of their bosses and not the position itself. In spite of how good a job might be, people will quit if the reporting relationship is not healthy. Here are the four types of bad bosses that make employees want to quit companies:

1. Marionette

In an age of uncertainty, many managers are yielding to the trap of playing it safe to preserve their position and privileges. They are just following orders; they never stand up for their team or question policies. They are mere puppets and exude no loyalty to employees. A lack of integrity in a manager can make an employee lose passion for the job.

2. King Kong

When some managers reach to the top, they immediately forget where they came from. These type of managers possess a superiority complex and like to draw the distinction between management and staff. It’s dreadful to work under a manager who’s more worried about pushing their weight around than building relationships. Great leaders don’t talk down to their employees or make them feel inferior. Respect is a must.

3. Super- one

This breed of manager thinks the organisation revolves around them. Some start behaving like they’re the owners of the company. This trap includes making all of the decisions soloignoring feedback and taking the credit. When employees don’t feel appreciated, morale and engagement plummets.

4. Taskmaster

Their sole focus is on the bottom line. Continuously drilling employees is a sure way make them unhappy at work. Micromanagement suffocates, demoralises and kills creativity. If you hired someone, it means you believe they are capable of fulfilling the role. A manager’s job is to motivate and provide guidance and support, not constantly monitor an employee’s every move.

The damaging effects of a bad boss

A bad boss creates fear and makes work drudgery. Studies show having a bad boss increases a worker’s chance of having a heart attack by as much as 60 per cent due to the stress and anxiety caused by unfeasible targets, lack of support, unfair practices and threats of punishment.

How not to act

There are too many individuals in positions who abuse their power. This is why good employees quit jobs. A culture of blaming, punishment, inflexibility and insensitivity only pushes people away. Employees want managers who are leaders. Managers who will inspire them, who are fair and honest and will stand up for their team.

I have seen too many exceptional employees become disheartened, stop caring, and just go through the motions until they find another job. Managers, please use the human-to-human approach when dealing with employees. It’s people you are dealing with, not just a statistic on a graph. Get to know your people, meet them where they are and be flexible. You can’t buy loyalty but you can earn it. If you want loyal employees – treat your people well!

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