Employees often complain about bad bosses. Hiwever, it is interesting that when they themselves become bosses, they quickly get the impression that all problems are caused by bad employees. While managing subordinates is a part of a manager's job description, employees should not have to manage their bad boss. So, the question is: Aren't you the one considered a bad boss by his subordinates? And how can you know? The following managerial reflection waas published by CBS News.
Your people lie to you
Employees often lie when you have excessive demands, over-punish them for mistakes or interrogate them if they ask you for a free time. If you want others to speak frankly with you, build a culture of openness and understanding.
Other managers do not care about your employees
If you develop good employees in your team, other managers would be interested in them and would like to cooperate with them. Manager who devotes more time to get rid of bad employees than trying to keep the good ones, is bad himself.
You are still struggling with crisis situations
A good manager anticipates unforeseen events to come. Occasional crises are understandable. If they, however, constantly repeat, it shows your incompetence.
You are not doing what you should but what is legal
You can certainly not act illegally. The fact that you can ask employees to set aside their holiday does, however, not mean that you should do it. The same applies to the situation when you have the right to dismiss an employee without cause.
You appropriates other's achievements
If you want to impress your bosses with the achievements of your team, do not appropriate them. It will return to you immediately after your best person leaves.
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