Here is a list of things I’ve had happen to me as a manager and also things other people have told me that make me cringe:
1. Failing to return emails/phone calls in a timely manner
2. Giving people assignments and clear instructions, yet the employee fails to complete
3. Employees or associates who refuse to say I am sorry when they have made a mistake
4. Call outs from people because they are sick, yet you see them walking around town completely fine
5. Talking on their cell phone or texting on company time
6. Using the internet for non-work related issues without asking
7. Showing up late for work, then asking to leave early or leaving a few minutes before they are supposed to
8. People who go on break and fail to return on time because no one is watching
What pisses you off as a boss? Share your thoughts anonymously at robert@saratogacollege.com