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A Mark of Distinction You Don't Want: "Worst Boss of the Year"
December 16, 2009
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Online watchdog group eBoss Watch recently announced its "Worst Bosses of 2009" list, which ranked this year's 25 worst bosses in the country by selecting "winners" from news headlines.

Although the list doesn't represent an objective determination of the "worst" boss of the year, it does demonstrate that taking steps to ensure compliance with state and federal laws is a good start. Each of the bosses awarded the dubious honor of making the list was accused of discrimination, harassment, or workplace bullying/violence.

Even more importantly, perhaps, the companies employing these bosses were all accused of mishandling employee complaints and not intervening to resolve the disputes properly.


Train supervisors to handle workplace disputes before they become lawsuits. Join us on January 12 for the cost-saving 90-minute webinar: Conflict Resolution: Effective Workplace Peacekeeping Techniques for Supervisors.

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Three of the "worst bosses" on the list belong to California companies:

  • No. 7: Tom Cable, head coach of the Oakland Raiders, was named for punching an assistant coach and breaking his jaw.
  • No. 11: City of Tracy HR director Maria Olvera made the list for allegedly making obscene and abusive comments to city staff, and then firing those who objected. The matter is now the subject of a hostile work environment and wrongful termination lawsuit brought by two city employees.
  • No. 13: Andy Lee, manager of the Palo Alto branch of California Pizza Kitchen, was named after being the subject of numerous sexual harassment complaints, including one by a former employee who claimed that his sexual advances were relentless.

The full list is available here.


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In an average week in the U.S., one employee is killed and at least 25 are seriously injured in violent assaults by current or former co-workers. Even when things don't turn violent, conflicts between employees can lead to poor productivity, an unpleasant working environment, and preventable turnover.

Your supervisors are on the front lines of these conflicts, and training them in effective conflict resolution techniques can mean the difference between a harmonious, efficient workplace and discord—or even tragedy. Plus, the better they are at nipping things in the bud, the less involvement and time is required from you on the HR end.

Bring your supervisors along to our in-depth webinar on Jan. 12, when our expert will detail effective strategies to help them resolve conflicts.

You and your supervisors will learn:

  • How your supervisors can anticipate—and defuse—problems that can lead to serious conflicts
  • When a supervisor should handle a situation vs. when HR should be called in
  • Strategies that help your supervisors identify and address issues relating to substance abuse and behavioral problems
  • Successful methods for confronting problem employees
  • The how, when, what, and why of documenting workplace conflicts
  • The legal pitfalls of doing nothing and hoping things will blow over
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