Aside from low pay and inadequate opportunities for growth, one of the most influential reasons why employees decide to leave a job, at least according to them, is a bad boss. 2021 Pew Research Center study on resignations. From the phrases bad bosses often say to the toxic workplace cultures they foster, what employees experience across all industries is disturbingly common.

Ineffective leadership and cumbersome power dynamics are common. Expectations will certainly begin to change, though, as employees learn to better prioritize their own well-being, work-life balance, and boundaries in the office. Younger generations such as Generation Z are joining the workforce and we demand a change.

Here are 11 phrases that bad bosses say very often:

1. ‘We’ve never done it this way’

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Great leaders navigate change by supporting their employees rather than forcing them to comply with rigid regulations and expectations that are not conducive to their happiness, satisfaction, or productivity. Research on “social change” in the workplace Stanford Social Innovation Review He outlines three types of successful bosses who open themselves up to the benefits of change in the workplace: instigators, innovators, and orchestrators.

While agitators and orchestrators focus on sharing team ideas, solving problems, and implementing new plans, innovators link creativity with practicality across their teams. When a terrible boss is closed to innovative new ideas, they not only fail to support their employees, but they also close themselves off to new success, ideas, and a more satisfying workplace culture.

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2. ‘Just understand’

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Collaboration in the workplace is fundamental to a healthy workplace culture. Leaders must establish clear expectations and regulations that support their teams and give peace to workers—regardless of the task or complexity of a project.

Your workplace may be a space for individual productivity and success, but that doesn’t mean leadership isn’t still responsible for supporting their team.

3. ‘I’m not paying you to think’

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Leaving your creativity, connection, and humanity at the door when you come to work is not only detrimental to your productivity, but also to your mental health and identity in the office.

Employees aren’t hired to do their boss’s bidding—at least not in a healthy workplace culture—so when a boss encourages employees to put aside their uniqueness and complex thinking, they’re silently hoping that you’ll blindly carry out their manipulative orders and false regulations.

According to HR expert Liz RyanBuilding trust in the workplace starts with meeting and accepting employees where they are, rather than forcing compromise over sacrifice.

4. ‘We are a family here’

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While many turn to the concept of family to feel safety, connection or camaraderie in the workplace, general toxicity and Manipulation that can be triggered by “family dynamics” It does more harm than good in the workplace. From office husbands to grandfatherly managers, the pitfalls of family culture often manifest in unhealthy, competitive and manipulative ways.

A bad boss who implements this type of dynamic in their team often misses stepping into their personal lives, hoping they will put in longer hours or sacrifice their well-being for the sake of productivity on behalf of the community.

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5. ‘It’s best to keep salary information private’

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A younger generation of workers is spearheading new government regulations that protect employees’ right to pay in the workplace. While doing work like From the book “Pay Transparency: Why It Matters to Be Thoughtful and Strategic” They argue that these regulations can increase managerial confidence and reduce employee turnover, but they also have the potential to create confusion and anxiety.

Bosses don’t have the power to restrict your access to pay transparency and compensation information at your company, even if it sometimes has negative consequences.

You deserve to advocate for fair compensation, even if that means forcing HR to submit compensation reports or asking co-workers for salary information. Don’t let a terrible boss keep you from accessing information you have a right to understand, especially when it’s often used as a manipulation tactic.

6. ‘I don’t feel well, but I’ll get through it’

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employment Studies from the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology They argue that there are two basic forms of presenteeism, the act of going to work while sick: voluntary presenteeism and involuntary. Workers show higher levels of work engagement when they come to work voluntarily sick, like a boss, while involuntary workers tend to show the opposite pattern.

While a boss who frequently comes to work voluntarily sick may be more productive, the same pattern cannot be used to describe an employee on his team who is forced to refuse sick leave. You are entitled to sick leave, PTO, and vacation time even when you have it. a fragile and domineering boss.

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7. ‘You’re being too sensitive’

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Experts like writers “Rehumanizing the Workplace: Future-proofing Your Organization While Renewing Hope,” They argue that our modern world, full of insecurity and chaos, forces individuals and workers to act from a place of self-preservation and scarcity, forcing them to put aside their humanity.

While identity separation between work and personal life is healthy for balance, this overall disconnect dehumanizes work cultures and impacts everyone’s well-being. Bringing your sensitivity, personality and compassion to work is crucial, especially when interacting with others and making connections across sectors and roles.

Workplace studies from Gallup argue that employees want to be recognized and “known” for what makes them unique; You deserve to assert yourself in the truest sense of your workplace identity without feeling burdened by a bad boss’s misguided view of humanity.

8. ‘We must do more with less’

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Many ineffective leaders who fail to advocate for the needs and safety of their team will shift their responsibilities and burdens onto their employees. This is one of those things that bad bosses say all too often: “Do more with less,” when in reality they I am not advocating healthy support.reasonable workloads and timelines that make sense for their teams.

Bad bosses expect their employees to “pick up the slack,” work longer hours, and sacrifice personal time for the good of the company when they should be better at running the ship.

9. ‘This seems to be your problem’

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A. to study Cambridge University Press He argues that a manager’s ability to successfully disconnect from work outside of working hours can help support healthier psychological well-being and work-life balance in their team. But an uncaring boss in the workplace will only hurt overall morale.

If your boss fills your inbox with emails, fails to support your struggles, and leaves you alone when your workload gets heavy, he or she is disconnected from a true leadership role. If you’re having a hard time at work, this is something your boss should be working with, not in competition with you.

10. ‘I’m working here for free while you’re on holiday’

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big bosses prioritizing own team work-life balance First of all, truly understanding that employees cannot perform their best if they are not given the freedom to enjoy their personal time. Although these bosses are undoubtedly few in number, A study from the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Development argues that they will never have more power to influence their employees than “bad” bosses.

While you often take on a persona that includes a similar statement to encourage misguided productivity in your team, a “bad boss” can easily be sacrificing their own identity, well-being, and health to achieve success in their role. This doesn’t mean you should do the same.

Employees who set boundaries and don’t accept pressures like this condescending statement will perform better and maintain their mental health in the long run.

11. ‘It’s just part of the job’

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If a boss constantly talks about work-life balance but hasn’t touched on your vacation request months in advance, they probably don’t practice what they preach. The same goes for workloads and job descriptions; If these are unclear, they are probably taking advantage of you.

The less written responsibilities and clear regulations they have to manage you, the more they can expect from you. Like Harvard Business Review’s “task switching” research It sets an example for first responders, even for corporate offices, switching between teams and responsibilities is not healthy for anyone.

If you’re overly stressed, worried about picking up the slack for others, or have a workload that’s too large, confusing, or overwhelming to handle on your own, don’t do this. Let your manager pump you up You’re starting to think this is something you signed up for. A great boss’s main priority should be work; If that means supporting employees and helping manage their team’s stress, that’s what they should focus on doing.

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Zayda Slabbekoorn is a News and Entertainment Writer at YourTango, focusing on health and wellness, social policy and human interest stories.