5 examples of bad boss behaviour

Bad bosses come in many different forms. As HR it is vital that you are aware and conscious of the different ways a manager could be failing so that you can assess their suitability to the role or provide the support they might need to improve. Listen carefully to any complaints members of staff may have about their managers and keep an eye out for any of the following behaviours, these are best dealt with sooner rather than later.

The Anti-Socialite

This form of management isn’t always a bad thing but can have negative side effects. On the one hand this type of manager gives their staff plenty of autonomy and responsibility which is great, but on the other hand they may fail to give staff the support they need and often force members of their team to take on informal leadership positions because they have failed to provide the necessary direction themselves. 

The Good Cop/Bad Cop Boss