Are you a bad boss? 5 habits to change now

A job may feel like the perfect fit for an employee, but if they have a bad boss, they're heading for the door. 

Eighty-five percent of employees said they would quit their job if they had a bad boss, according to a survey by Quality Logo Products, an online product distributor. The company surveyed 1,000 employees to reveal the best and worst habits of their managers. 

Clear communication and fair treatment topped the list of important qualities in upper management — 91% of employees say being treated fairly is the most important quality in a boss. Two out of three employees say the relationship they have with their boss is the most important factor to their job satisfaction. 

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On the flip side, a bad boss can do major damage: poor communication and micromanagement are a few negative qualities that drive employees out the door, according to the survey. Employees use words like "pushy," "lazy" and "inept" to describe their bad bosses. 

As employers continue to navigate the impact of the Great Resignation and trends like "quiet quitting," it may be time to dust off your management training to ensure bosses and their employees are in sync. 

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Check out the list of the worst qualities in upper management: