One of the most common causes for a rant here on the Careers forum — and, based on the posts, we can't blame you — is a stressful or frustrating scenario involving a difficult boss.
Whether it's baring the blame for a manager's failings, inappropriate remarks or more serious matters such as sexual discrimination, we've heard from you on the many and varied distressing ways management operates in your workplace.
It's not a trend confined to our community, either. New research from the Chartered Management Institute has revealed a scathing portrait of UK management. More than half of the CMI's survey respondents felt the dominant management style within their organisation was having a negative effect. Just 7% perceived their bosses as empowering.
If you don't fall into this fortunate group, and see yourself among the larger percentage who are working under a dominant leader, don't lose hope.
Jumping ship might be the knee-jerk reaction, but if you'd rather not join the rising numbers of of unemployment, join our live Q&A and get expert advice on dealing with a difficult boss.
The panel includes:
Lisa Wynn, director and master certified coach at Corporate Potential — a coaching, training and leadership development organisation. Corporate Potential's coaches have worked with clients including Coca-Cola Hellenic, LogicaCMG, IBM, BSkyB, Universal Music Group, O2 and BBC.
Philip Landau, Guardian Careers legal expert and an employment law solicitor and partner at Landau Zeffertt Weir
Dr Fiona Robson, senior lecturer in Human Resources Management at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University. Prior to her academic career, Fiona was the HR manager for a public sector organisation.
David Pardey, senior manager, research and policy, Institute of Leadership and Management — Europe's largest leadership and management qualification awarding organisation. As part of his role, David explores the reality of leadership and management practice today — finding out what works and what doesn't, what's needed and what's not — and how leaders and managers can best improve their performance.
Leon Walton and Guy Flitton, Acas Helpline — an organisation which works improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.
David Cumberbatch, director at Xancam — a business psychology consultancy offering services to HR professionals in assessment, development, diversity and well-being of employees
The discussion is now open for your questions and comments. So get posting!
