When your boss is really egregious — say yelling and screaming — it can actually be easier to figure out what to do. Quit. Call the boss on the egregious behavior and insist it not be repeated. The ...

Having a tough boss can feel like a rite of passage. That is to say that most of us will, at some stage in our careers, come across this person. Whether he or she micromanages you or makes zero ...

Most of us will work for a really bad boss at some point in our lives, perhaps more than one. Research by the Harris Poll bears this out, showing that more than 70 percent of workers have had at least ...

Carefully consider how to act if your boss engages in abusive behavior. Sometimes your boss is a jerk for more subtle reasons. But what if your boss yells, threatens, or makes insults? Some bosses ...

Trying to navigate workplace responsibilities while coping with the constant frustration caused by a toxic boss is challenging for anyone. It can be confusing when, in one moment, your boss is ...

To begin, I have tremendous empathy for anyone dealing with an awful boss. Few things are as frustrating and anxiety-provoking as having a bad boss who has power and control over you. The good news is ...

Do you have a manager who won’t advocate for you or your team? Is she afraid to say no to requests from above? Here are three ways to get what you need from even the most conflict-avoidant boss. Focus ...

Saying "no" to more work when you already have a full plate isn't as simple as turning down plans with friends when you're exhausted or pushing off chores at home. When you're freshly promoted or in a ...