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What drives the boss mad?

Sep 09 2005 by Brian Amble
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Kate Lorenz, article and advice editor for CareerBuilder.com, reminds us that while everyone complains about their boss, the manager/employee relationship is a two-way one. That means there are things that drive bosses mad about their employees, too...

A swift straw pole of some tame execs here in London found that many agree that abuse of sick leave is one of their biggest gripes. But nobody would place 'poor personal hygiene at No. 2'. Maybe London offices are just more fragrant . . .

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