The difference between a happy workforce and an unhappy one often lies in the type of person managing them.
Let's face it - even in the most mundane industries, bosses have the power to make the office either a pleasant place to work in or a recurring nightmare which never ends.
Some bosses may not do anything illegal but are still capable of ill-treating staff by being inhumane and self-absorbed.
Tyrant bosses may be able to get results by instilling fear among employees, but end up sacrificing the loyalty of those who work for them. In other instances, they may be very good friends with their staff, but are completely inept at helping them make any progress as a team.
Click through the gallery below to see 12 typical characteristics of a bad boss.
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