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Boss
And Conflict With Managers: Is part of your work day working around
your difficult boss, or manager? It can certainly add to your already heavy
workload. We can show you how to manage your relationship with that difficult
boss. We have many tips aimed at helping you to deal with your difficult
manager. Learn how to resolve conflict with your superviors at work. There
are resolution techniques that you can apply the next time you find yourself
head-to-head with your boss over a disagreement. You can both walk away
from the dispute with a resolution that is mutually satisfying.
By Virginia O'Brien
- "The boss from hell can really create havoc in your life. Not only does this person threaten your psychological well being, but he or she can actually threaten your financial well being by setting you up to lose your job. So, the question is: How do you handle a really difficult boss? Here are some guidelines."
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By BBC
- Millions of harassed workers could have their worst fears confirmed about their bosses thanks to a new test to weed out the 'corporate psycho'.
You may already suspect that your boss's smooth, charming exterior masks a sadistic control freak with a penchant for violence.
But help is at hand to stop mad, megalomaniac managers going completely bananas and scampering off with the company pension fund.
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By Bob Weinstein
- "Most IT pros have dealt with an incompetent boss at some point, but the situation is much more involved when that boss is the CEO. Columnist Bob Weinstein offers CIOs tips on dealing with what is often a frustrating and politically charged scenario.
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By Carole Nicolaides
- For whatever reason these foul apples may have been left behind; the fact that they are present causes a lot of problems either through their actions or sometimes through their inactions. The truth is that
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By Chris Ott
- If you’ve never had a bad boss, count yourself lucky. Bosses who lose their temper, play favorites or can’t communicate—and that’s just a start on the list of managerial misbehavior—can make going in to work annoying, humiliating and infuriating. What can you do if you get a boss who’s the biggest obstacle to doing—and enjoying—your job?
But who are these bad bosses that might turn your life into a Dilbert strip? There are a few common types—but also a few common-sense ways of handling them.
By Joseph Gidjunis
- It's an honored tradition — working for an "idiot" boss. They don't take suggestions, don't think efficiently and don't make your job easier. If you've seen the movie "Office Space," you know the drill.
So, will you get along with your new boss?
Well, that depends on you
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