That’s how you know you have a bad boss – you have to keep track of that

Thats how you know you have a bad boss

Every day, millions of Swedes go to work to carry out their day’s work. Some thrive like fish in water, while others may even dislike the workplace.

Regardless of what you identify with, it’s always an advantage to have a good boss on hand.

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10 points: How to know if you have a bad boss

Going to work and experiencing a good atmosphere and a good working environment is important for well-being. One person who is important for this to work is the manager, who should not only be a manager but also a good leader.

However, there is a risk that the wrong person has been recruited to a managerial position. Academic Union SSR lists ten points, any one of which could be enough to make your boss fail at his job. And although it is unusual for a person in a managerial position to fulfill all points, it is important that the environment at work is good.

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Having a good manager, who is also a good leader, is important for you and your workplace. Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT

  • Your boss lacks energy and enthusiasm.
  • Your boss accepts poorer performance and sets lower goals in order for results to appear good.
  • Lacks a clear vision and direction. There may be a lack of understanding of goals and how you will achieve them. There may also be an inability to communicate with employees.
  • Runs his own race and is not a team player. Your boss prefers to act independently instead of developing relationships and initiatives with colleagues.
  • Your boss doesn’t live what he teaches.
  • Your manager does not contribute to development and there are no lessons to be learned from mistakes in the workplace.
  • Your boss does not have the ability to lead change. She can be afraid of what is new and does not take in suggestions from others.
  • Your manager does not develop you and the employees.
  • Your boss lacks social skills or has a deficient one. She can be perceived as rude and insensitive.
  • The judgment leads to bad decisions being made. Your boss may make quick decisions without thinking, which risks creating cracks in relationships.
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