News: Meet the 'unmagnificent seven'

‘YOU’RE FIRED!’ is a phrase we’ve heard on the TV show The Apprentice, and research reveals 85 per cent of the British workforce has suffered a nightmare boss just like the show’s lead character.
Margot Katz, international business coach, and author of Tarzan & Jane, How to Thrive in the New Corporate Jungle, has released a guide for handling the ‘unmagnificent seven’ of nightmare bosses.

Bullies need intensive training to look at the negative effects of their behaviour. Employees need to stand up to them and challenge their behaviour;
Self-promoters won’t see themselves as a problem but should be working on giving their team members a piece of the pie. Employees need to manage outwards and manage their own PR;
Whirlwinds need to learn self-discipline. Employees need to push back and get them to focus by asking specific, challenging questions;
Self-deluders would benefit from a 360-degree appraisal to increase their self -awareness. Employees should develop a thick skin and form a strong team with their colleagues;
Stiflers need to learn to delegate and trust or it might even be the case that they are not suited to management at all and should become a specialist. Employees should keep them well informed and build levels of trust and confidence;
Poker Faces should try sharing something of themselves to engage people and build trust. Employees should seek other sources of feedback and keep expectations low;
Poor Me’s should take responsibility of actions, workload and time. Employees shouldn’t fall for the guilt trip and should leave on time and manage their own careers.