A recent survey by Glassdoor of 2,000 UK workers also found that about 66% of employees have worked for a bad boss during their career. The survey revealed that bosses caused 41% of employees to skip work and 20% to take sick leave, while 2% left for good without notifying anyone.
'The saying 'you don't leave your company, you leave your manager' still holds true today," says David Whitby, UK country manager at Glassdoor. “The good news is that you can become a better manager if you are willing to be self-reflective and open to feedback. Very few are born with the innate ability to become a leader, so, just like any other skill, it must be honed to help you get to where you want to be.”