Boss

According to then-President Lyndon B. Johnson, the meaning behind the title “Big Boss” was meant to symbolize that the person had demonstrated skills and capabilities that were above that of even The Boss. What is the meaning of Big Boss? Definition of big boss : the person ultimately in charge of an enterprise (such as […]

Asking questions to your manager offers several benefits. It can help you get valuable feedback on your work, which can give you a better understanding of your work and can give you useful ideas from your manager. You can also gain important information that may not be passed through formal communication channels. Is it OK […]

Some managers like to be called by their first names, some like the respect of “sir” as a form of address, and some don’t mind “boss” but others dislike it. Or just ask him how he wants to be addressed. Do bosses like to be called boss? More About First Names Jodi Glickman, writing in […]

Hi [Boss’s Name], I’m not feeling well today and will need to take the day off to visit the doctor and rest. I hope to be feeling better by tomorrow, but I will keep you in the loop after my appointment. In the meantime, [Coworker’s Name] has offered to help out in covering my shift […]

What is another word for boss? head chief administrator foreman master supervisor employer kingpin overseer owner What’s a slang word for boss? informal boss man, number one, kingpin, top dog, bigwig, big cheese, Mister Big, skipper. British informal gaffer, governor, guv’nor. North American informal honcho, head honcho, numero uno, padrone, sachem, big wheel, big kahuna, […]

Put simply, employee relations’ (ER) is the term that defines the relationship between employers and employees. ER focuses both on individual and collective relationships in the workplace with an increasing emphasis on the relationship between managers and their team members. How to manage employee relations? What is relationship between manager and employee called? The definition […]

The “governor” is Cockney (London) for “boss,” so the whole phrase is basically Cockney. The “governor” has the additional colloquial meaning of “the man in charge.” Since this is a slang expression, governor would generally be spelled guv’nor. Why does Beckett call her boss Sir? Why do Brits call each other Guv? (slang) A contraction […]

noun. a person who employs or superintends workers; manager. a politician who controls the party organization, as in a particular district. a person who makes decisions, exercises authority, dominates, etc.: My grandfather was the boss in his family. What is the real meaning of boss? 1 : the person at a job who tells workers […]

boss noun [C] (MANAGER) the person who is in charge of an organization and who tells others what to do: She was the boss of a large international company. Is Boss the correct word? Some people think that “boss’” is correct because “boss” ends in “S,” but this is not true. This is because “boss” […]

Bosses can become leaders, and doing so should become a priority for those who want to effectively lead in the workplace. The first step towards becoming a better leader is understanding the characteristics that distinguish a leader from a boss. Is boss and leader the same? A leader is a person who leads his followers, […]

Don’t answer any of those blaming questions. Just summarize your boss’s frustration in polite sentences. Or be silent. Keep a faint smile on your face when your boss is berating you, as if to say, “Yes, we all have limitations, and we all have to deal with frustrations. What to do when your boss blames […]

MAKE HIM LOOK GOOD Try to understand your boss’s management style. Every boss has a different style. Try to make your boss look good! Try to make your boss’s job easier. Keep your boss in the loop. Express some sincere appreciation for your boss. Don’t feel entitled. Offer solutions — not just problems. How do […]

And here are a few ideas on ways for driving boss mad to help you imagine what that would be like. 8 Elaborate Ways to Drive Your Boss Crazy Be Constantly Late. Abuse Sick Days. Update Your List of Excuses. Move Things around. Be the Office Mole. Hum While You Work. Mess Files up. Ask […]

If your boss’ behavior and rude comments are threatening, you need to do something about it. Contact the company’s human resources department. If that elicits no changes, you might even consider filing a complaint with your state’s labor department against your boss and the company. How do you deal with a mean boss? How to […]

A quarter of bosses believe that the affection is an attempt to gain promotion whilst 17 per cent are sly enough to admit taking advantage of this. The poll, of 2,000 bosses, also revealed that men really do fancy their secretary or PA with 39 per cent admitting they have the hots for their assistant. […]

How to Make Yourself More Valuable to Your Employer Success, Power, and Politics in the Workplace. Strive to Understand and Support His Goals. Communicate at the Right Volume. Be Careful With the Water Cooler Conversations. Save Her From Unwelcome Surprises. Always Go in With a Plan. Build Bridges Across the Organization. How do you let […]

Questions to ask your boss’s boss during a skip-level meeting What mentorship opportunities are there available for me? What skills do you think our team is lacking? How can I help train and support others in the company? Who in the company do you think I can learn the most from? What are some good […]

Developing a close personal relationship with your boss blurs your professional life with your private life. It’s great to go to the occasional happy hour with your boss. It’s even beneficial to keep your boss informed of things in your personal life which may affect your work. Should bosses be friends with their employees? When […]

25 Ways to Win Back Your Boss’s Confidence Realize that relationships change. The relationship between you and your boss will change over time. Keep commitments. This should be obvious. Accept challenges. Delay self-gratification. “Yes, I will.” Be consistent. Keep them in the loop. Understand their goals. How do I regain my boss’s confidence? 10 Ways […]

It’s important to start off on the right foot with your new boss. “Recognize that people do draw some impressions about you pretty quickly,” says Karen Dillon, coauthor of Competing Against Luck and the HBR Guide to Office Politics. And it’s on you to make sure those first impressions are positive. How do you work […]