Psychology
fromMail Online
10 hours agoThe Gordon Gekko effect: Bosses actively FAVOUR manipulative employees
Manipulative employees are favored by bosses seeking personal advancement, despite potential long-term costs for organizations.
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"I throw up every day before work now. When I hear his voice, I shake. I can't sleep, and I've lost weight. This job is killing me!" she cried. Kathy worked for a bullying boss whose recent tirades escalated to an unbearable level. The last straw for Kathy occurred when her boss stomped up behind her and slammed a large report binder on her desk, startling her.