they literally turn away from us or roll their eyes), but rather those situations in which the boss acts like they’re listening but hears nothing we say. Because among the quickest ways a boss can dismiss employees’ concerns, and show they’re not listening, is to say:“Life’s not fair”“You’ll get over it”The current state of bosses listening to their employees, and responding constructively, is pretty bad. And what I discovered, among other things, is that not many leaders respond constructively when their employees share their problems. Just accept that bad things happen and get on with your life. Because not only does it destroy an employees’ motivation when their boss dismisses them, but the boss is putting their career at huge risk.

Source: Forbes May 27, 2018 13:30 UTC