We’ve discussed the “Great Resignation’ a few times over the last few weeks. While there are many obvious implications of this phenomenon, one area we haven’t touched on is how this impacts the employees. Employees have more power than ever before in crafting the work structure they want. They’re empowered to ask for flexible schedules, more time off, higher wages, and more. They refuse to be mistreated and bully boss behavior is no longer tolerated. This week, we’re exploring the rise of the employee, the fall of the bully boss, and considering the effects on the workplace. 

No More Working for Jerks!

With employees having more control over their workplace experiences, they’re also saying ‘no’ to jerk leaders. Employees are realizing that jerk behavior is unacceptable and that they do not have to take that treatment. They are leaving their jobs to move into healthier workplace cultures where jerk behavior is not tolerated. Read about some alarming real-life examples of jerk leader behavior, what employees are doing about it, and how some are working to change the acceptance of jerks in the workplace.

The Age of Employees is Here

In these unique times, HR teams have to quickly pivot to find new ways to engage employees and prepare boards for changes. Gen Z is entering the workforce and establishing a genuine culture is key to attract and retain talent. They will need to ensure experience of truth, as this generation is more likely to rely on the experience of their peers. Additionally, opportunities for internal mobility and reskilling are increasingly more important. Explore five things that HR professionals need to consider in this age of employees.

The “You Are Here” Arrow on the Map of Life

You’ve seen the “You Are Here” arrow on maps. They indicate where you are in the context of your surroundings. Lose sight of the arrow, and you are lost without any clue where you are headed. Whether it’s mistreating employees, the environment, or business ethics, some leaders have lost sight of their moral compass. And in this digital age, every misstep lives online for eternity. Explore some examples of this, understand the impact that it has both personally and professionally, and why keeping your eye on the arrow is important for your career.

Riot Games Is Investigating a Top Esports Team Founder Over Bullying Allegations

Not only will being a bully boss cost you talent, it’s bad for business and is a PR nightmare that will scar your brand and your career long into the future. Founder and CEO of Team SoloMid, Andy “Reginald” Dinh is being publicly accused by several employees and esports pros of verbal abuse and harassment and is currently under investigation. He has publicly apologized, but the damage has already been done. Gone are the days where CEOs and other leadership members can get away with this treatment because they’re the boss. In today’s workplace, it’s not tolerated by employees, the media, and the public.