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How to save yourself from toxic bosses
FirstpostIn a high-pressure business world, working with an abusive manager can often take a toll on employees. However, one study shows that encouraging the use of workplace social media — along with offering flexible work arrangements — can create a more resilient workforce that’s better equipped to handle the challenges of even the harshest of managers Toxic behaviour from supervisors — including public ridicule, unfair blame and angry outbursts — can push talented employees to the brink, increasing the likelihood of disengagement and turnover. Toxic behaviour from supervisors — including public ridicule, unfair blame and angry outbursts — can push talented employees to the brink, increasing the likelihood of disengagement and turnover. Our work suggests that encouraging the use of workplace social media — along with offering flexible work arrangements — can create a more resilient workforce that’s better equipped to handle the challenges of even the harshest of managers. But our research suggests that, as part of a larger suite of management reforms, social media and flexible work arrangements can go a long way toward creating more supportive, functional work environments.
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