Why are there so many Bad Managers? Hate your boss? Is workplace bullying rife? Seb explores why. 

Sounds about right

A true leader is a very rare person indeed.

Ive come across bosses like that. The thinking is build them, then break them, and repeat. It leads to burnout, politics, manipulation and good ppl getting tired of it. Really poor management up above pressures line managers to make short term moves and then punish them when the inevitable backfires happen. A few great points you make though

Exactly! So much the same! Hooooooow? Why does this happen?

It happens because their boss is pushing them with threatening pressure so shit rolls down hill and its all short term win mentality

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions it's so demotivating. I'm planning to leave a shitty job soon. And I applied to another...And I really got no hope that things will change.

Id go startup or a smaller firm. Opposite of corporate

Im glad that it helped and that things sound on the up for you. I was expecting more views on the video itself but to be honest certain videos I just feel that there is more personal value in them regardless of views and this is one of them. Most of all though if a video brings real value to one person then thats what really matters. Thank you for the feedback.

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions give it time! There are still many people on furlough. Most likely those people on furlough are the ones who are classed as vulnerable with regards to this coronavirus. Watch and wait to see how their return to work is handled. You may find people come across your video then. The one thing that scares me most about returning to a 'new normal' after this coronavirus is that people will forget how deeply it has affected everyone is their own individual. My company over the last I'd say year and a half keep putting out surveys probably every 6mths to get the feel of how employees feel within the workplace. Interestingly, A LOT of people felt that managers do not role model the companies values and that they feel they cannot speak up. This is exactly how I feel now thanks to my previous manager. He tried to belittle my fear going through my cancer and my reflections on my life by saying he'd had a more 'shit life' than I'd had. I really opened up to them (a manager of all people?!?!) because I was encouraged to tell him everything and that they were there for me 'day or night.' When you are vulnerable, you take that sort of thing literally! Turned out that they couldn't handle the emotions and rather than having open communication whilst I was trying to still work when going through treatment, they closed the door on me because it was affecting them so much apparently. I'll NEVER EVER go to a manager EVER again with such very real problems.

A bad manager is as damaging short term as they are long term. Ive personally found that when I used to inherit a previous managers staff, many of those who had been there a long time, wouldnt trust me despite that they didnt know me. So much talent and such a loss.

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions exactly what I'm fighting with myself over. There's already been a few tiny things that my new manager has said that has upset me because it reflects my old manager. They don't realise it though and I know it's because I'm so very extra sensitive to the things that are said to me right now. I want to trust my new manager but if my phased return to work isn't managed correctly, I'm gone this time.

You need to look after number 1 if someone else isnt going to do it. Stay strong

Thats very honest of you. I wouldnt say you shouldnt be in managememt simply because you think of your staff and own well being. If thats the example of good management youve been taught, you need to work for a better teacher. Good management is about balance. People do things for 3 reasons. 1-They have to, 2- they need to, 3-they want to. The best managers create an environment where people want to be there so it almost doesnt feel like work. The idea of doing less hours and less work being directly conducive with mental health is wrong. If you love what you do, the people youre with and believe your work has purpose and holds value thats what is really conducive with good mental health in the work place.

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions thank you for the feedback!! Perhaps I’m just in the wrong industry. I don’t dislike being a manager, I actually kinda like it. I just don’t like Working at such a fast paced job. I am the GM of a subway in a tourist location so it gets very busy! My staff is good at handling crowds but I can tell they get stressed. i get stressed too though , so if I don’t want to be at my job why would I expect them to want to be?

Very honest of you. Id suggest youve answered your thinking and would suggest that with such an honest and good natured way about you that youd be better off finding a new job elsewhere that you actually enjoy.

Id look for another job or tell her where to go. And if she gets angry threaten to raise a grievance for workplace bullying and victimisation. Thats my suggested options but your call.

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions ok thanks for the advice

my team lead tell me to look for another job if you can't do this job.

Then do that. It helps if you know where your not wanted so you can change company to somewhere you are

That sounds awful. But it does beg the obvious question...why havent you left yet?

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions I need the money to pay my rent. I been applying to other jobs in the mean time and I updated my resume.

That makes sense. Well good luck. Im sure you'll find something soon

They had Aspergers or were a company called that? Im not sure that I could criticise a boss because of a disability. I presume thats not what you mean though?

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions Try working for one ... absolute lunatics. Their lack of empathy may have something to do with it. They don’t think they are disabled. People just leave. I did. They are attracted to senior management to get their own way.

@Alex Mitchell Why not?

Thats not right. My advice, leave. Nobody deserves that shit. And stick two fingers up to them when you walk out.

Amen. It was today that hit me the hardes which is why I found this video. I was doing a great job and my boss showed up and immediately started belittling me in front of the others in the crew. I did nothing but say a cheerful hello beforehand. I have stories from this place that would shock most people. Makes sense why great employees just leave.

Sounds like you'll pull through and take control soon. Good on you and hope the video helped

Sounds familiar

Good idea for a video. I havent had a chance to look into yet as been very busy with work but seems a good shout.

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions I was just mentioning it. Didn't think if it for a video good plan, there is another scheme called kickstart for unemoyed 18 to 24 Yr old that jobcentre doing too that could link in with it 😊

It had to come in somewhere didnt it. Cheers mate

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions honestly though, good presenting and good content! A lot better than many channels.

Cheers Ben. Much appreciated

Id imagine so

Thank you once again. Your last point is very interesting as you may never know. Often managers who ask that always keep a professional barrier up. Usually its asked out of insecurity though. Generally thats either because theyre having a hard time and want more of a reassurance than an ego boost or because theyre trying to do a good job but arent confident in their own abilities. You really need some sort of line between a manager and their staff because if you have to make a tough decision everyone should understand its best for business and nothing personal. Ive had to fire ppl for example, which is very unpleasant and you feel youve failed that person, but it needs to be done for the good of the business. E.g they committed gross misconduct or had ongoing and documented performance issues that meant they lost money for the company. Never pleasant to do that to anyone so it can be a lonely job at times.

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions I think the people I have worked with that ask me that is self esteem issues. I am a volunteer though so I explain if I didn't enjoy working with them I wouldn't be here. I imagine in that situation if someone is fired. I know depending on the reason other staff cannot be told. But I take it most times they will assume it is because that person had done something wrong and it wasn't personal.

If managed correctly most ppl arent surprised. Firing is a last resort really.

@@RevorecRecruitmentSolutions Management positions tend to attract narcissistic losers, sociopaths and or yes men. Especially in Sales jobs. They also tend to lack any kind people skills.

Cheers. Ive made my career in management at sales jobs. Glowing character reference then. For the record though I can see why you have that opinion. Probably 80% fit one or multiple of your points. However not all fit that criteria just perhaps most.