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Everyone has a bad boss story — and we’re here to talk about them.Hosted by HR consultant Sheri Bender and co-host Kate Bray, Bad Boss Files digs into real-life workplace disasters, toxic leadership moments, and cringeworthy management missteps. Each episode dissects what went wrong, what could’ve been done differently, and whether the behavior was coachable, trainable… or just a straight-up red flag. You’ll hear anonymous stories, HR insights, and conversations that blend humor, reflection, and practical advice. Submit your story: pulsehrsolutions.com/badboss
badbossfiles hosts Bad Boss Files: Lessons From The Worst, a business show with 16 episodes published.
In this listener story, a People Ops leader at a startup is told to be more “aggressive” but when she applies that feedback, she’s publicly shut down and later dismissed by her manager. With unclear expectations, mixed m
In this episode, we unpack a real-world story that highlights a growing issue in today’s workplace: employee misclassification. What happens when someone is labeled as an independent contractor but treated like an employ
In this episode, we share a real story about a department manager dealing with a toxic, bullying boss in a retail environment. Over time, the manager faced constant criticism, public humiliation, and unfair treatment esp
In this episode, we talk about how workplace behavior is learned by watching others, especially leaders, and how quickly culture can be shaped by what managers say and do. When a manager makes inappropriate comments or c
In this episode of Bad Boss Files, we dive into a workplace where communication is one-sided, leadership is checked out, and accountability is nowhere to be found. What starts with a boss casually showing up to meetings
In this episode of Bad Boss Files, we dive into a workplace where communication is one-sided, favoritism runs deep, and retaliation is real. When a sales team is asked to share the good, bad, and ugly, a woman is cut off
In this powerful live episode, we welcome our first-ever guest who bravely shares what it was like to work for a boss who regularly made inappropriate comments about her clothing and appearance. The lines kept getting cr
In this episode, we explore the complicated transition of power when a long-time owner steps away and a senior leader, whose only leadership example is the outgoing boss, steps in. Communication gaps, top-down decisions,
After a long career in government service, one employee finally landed a temporary role they loved thanks to a supervisor who unknowingly bypassed a gatekeeping process. They excelled, earned praise, and was invited to e
This episode spotlights a boss who brought in a highly-qualified new manager only to undermine her at every turn. Despite her competence and the team's steady progress, he inserted himself into projects unnecessarily, ca
In this episode, we unpack the story of a manager who constantly changed the work schedule without informing staff, then had the audacity to blame his team for being “undependable.” As frustration grew, it became clear h
In this episode, we unpack the story of an employee at a small business who was eager to grow, stepping up to take on new responsibilities after a teammate left. But when she sent one marketing email, her boss responded
In this episode, we explore the story of an employee who was encouraged to pursue education and career advancement—until she actually tried. When she submitted her tuition reimbursement form, it mysteriously vanished, he
In this episode of Bad Boss Files, a long-time high-performer finds herself micromanaged, blocked from leadership, and slowly erased after a new manager takes over. Delegated to, ignored, and devalued, she finally gives
Before the stories roll in, we’re pulling back the curtain on how Bad Boss Files came to be. In this kickoff episode, Sheri and Kate share the inspiration behind Bad Boss Files, why this podcast matters, and what you can
In this kickoff episode, Sheri and Kate introduce The Bad Boss Files the podcast where workplace horror stories meet coaching wisdom and real talk. They share why the show exists, what you can expect in each episode, and
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Bad Boss Files: Lessons From The Worst is hosted by badbossfiles. The show is categorised under business (management) and has published 16 episodes.
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