Things employees do that bosses hate
Conflict in the work environment is something everyone faces in their careers at one point or another. It is common to occasionally clash with a co-worker or simply not like dealing with someone working on the same floor. But what about conflicts with the boss? What happens when employees do something that bosses hate?
If a problem arises in the office with your boss, it can be even more challenging than one with a co-worker. Especially if he or she has a problem with you or something you’re doing. If your boss is upset with you on a routine basis, it could be something you’re doing that he or she hates. If this is the case, it might be time to self-evaluate. A few of the behaviors many bosses can’t stand include:
Employers hire people to get a job done. If an employee is spending his or her days checking a Facebook account, playing games or scrolling through a smartphone, this is going to eventually tick off the boss, especially if the workflow is not moving as it should. Even if the work is caught up, external distractions could impact the quality of work being done. Best to keep these behaviors out of the workday, except when on designated breaks or when it is clear there is downtime and the boss is more flexible.
If a problem arises that the boss should probably know about, he or she won’t appreciate it being kept under wraps. In the U.S. News piece, Green cites work not getting done, an irate client, and missed deadlines as examples of problems that should be shared with your boss. If you don’t understand an aspect of your job or if something goes terribly wrong, it is important to ask/inform. Think how your boss might feel months down the road into a project and you’re at a loss—he or she probably won’t be very happy.
Bosses have the expectations employees are prepared to do their jobs. While it is OK to ask the boss for help or support with a task or project, in general, you should be prepared to handle the day-to-day details of your job.
Change is an ongoing event in business, and you’ll be expected to keep up. For instance, if a team, or one-on-one, meeting about any changes takes place, be sure and take notes. By taking notes, you will have any new details or expectations written down and have something to refer back to. If the changes are announced via memo or email, be sure and file it where you can find it later. Your boss won’t appreciate you coming back later asking questions about issues already covered and/or explained.
Places of business are professional environments and bosses have the expectation that you present your best face to customers. While there may be some “wiggle room” for letting your hair down with colleagues to vent a little, be sure to act appropriately and with levels of professionalism, not with hostility or downright meanness.
Even if you generally get along with your boss, there are some acts your boss probably doesn’t like seeing. The New York Daily News once ran an article that outlines other things bosses hate which runs from asking too many questions to making your boss look stupid. If you want to progress your career and maintain a good reputation in your industry’s circle, you’ll probably want to avoid certain behaviors.
If a problem arises in the office with your boss, it can be even more challenging than one with a co-worker. Especially if he or she has a problem with you or something you’re doing. If your boss is upset with you on a routine basis, it could be something you’re doing that he or she hates. If this is the case, it might be time to self-evaluate. A few of the behaviors many bosses can’t stand include:
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Avoiding taking responsibility
As a professional, it is generally expected a employee take responsibility for his or her actions. If you make a mistake, own up to it. A boss is not going to respect or appreciate an employee that constantly shifts blame to others or denies responsibility.
Alison Green, of Ask a Manager blog, notes in an article published in U.S. News, entitled, “10 ways to infuriate your boss,” that no one is perfect and that managers understand mistakes will sometimes occur. However, bosses hate it when staff members make excuses, deny the act, get defensive or totally ignore responsibility. If you are wrong, in most cases, it’s simply best to admit it and take responsibility.
Alison Green, of Ask a Manager blog, notes in an article published in U.S. News, entitled, “10 ways to infuriate your boss,” that no one is perfect and that managers understand mistakes will sometimes occur. However, bosses hate it when staff members make excuses, deny the act, get defensive or totally ignore responsibility. If you are wrong, in most cases, it’s simply best to admit it and take responsibility.
Spend the day on social media or smartphone
Employers hire people to get a job done. If an employee is spending his or her days checking a Facebook account, playing games or scrolling through a smartphone, this is going to eventually tick off the boss, especially if the workflow is not moving as it should. Even if the work is caught up, external distractions could impact the quality of work being done. Best to keep these behaviors out of the workday, except when on designated breaks or when it is clear there is downtime and the boss is more flexible.
Hiding problems
If a problem arises that the boss should probably know about, he or she won’t appreciate it being kept under wraps. In the U.S. News piece, Green cites work not getting done, an irate client, and missed deadlines as examples of problems that should be shared with your boss. If you don’t understand an aspect of your job or if something goes terribly wrong, it is important to ask/inform. Think how your boss might feel months down the road into a project and you’re at a loss—he or she probably won’t be very happy.
Not being prepared
Bosses have the expectations employees are prepared to do their jobs. While it is OK to ask the boss for help or support with a task or project, in general, you should be prepared to handle the day-to-day details of your job.
Change is an ongoing event in business, and you’ll be expected to keep up. For instance, if a team, or one-on-one, meeting about any changes takes place, be sure and take notes. By taking notes, you will have any new details or expectations written down and have something to refer back to. If the changes are announced via memo or email, be sure and file it where you can find it later. Your boss won’t appreciate you coming back later asking questions about issues already covered and/or explained.
Inappropriate/bad behavior
Places of business are professional environments and bosses have the expectation that you present your best face to customers. While there may be some “wiggle room” for letting your hair down with colleagues to vent a little, be sure to act appropriately and with levels of professionalism, not with hostility or downright meanness.
Even if you generally get along with your boss, there are some acts your boss probably doesn’t like seeing. The New York Daily News once ran an article that outlines other things bosses hate which runs from asking too many questions to making your boss look stupid. If you want to progress your career and maintain a good reputation in your industry’s circle, you’ll probably want to avoid certain behaviors.
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