Monday, March 2, 2020 Ticking off Everyone at Work Bad employee behaviours that create toxic workplaces Guide Magazine While some toxic workplaces are due to bad bosses—incompetent, uncaring, or plain old jerks—some are created by bad employee behaviours. Here are some of the most obnoxious ones, according to a survey of 811 professionals conducted by signs.com. 10 Behaviours Managers Dislike the Most Show up late—all the time (90%). Cough, cough—abuse time off and call in sick when you’re not (86%). Show up hungover—or worse, drunk or high (85%). Pad the company expense account (84%). Shout at your coworkers—nothing gets under people’s skin like a loud mouth (84%). Put the moves on someone at work when they’re clearly not interested (83%). Screw up—and let a coworker take the blame (81%). Stay glued to social media (80%). Call your friends and family constantly (77%). Crack an inappropriate or offensive joke (76%). Previous Next You might be interested in #WomenWednesday - Shandora Threadgould 22 Jul 2026 The Power of Asking for Help 20 Jul 2026 How to Manage an Insecure Leader 16 Jul 2026 Heat of the Moment 13 Jul 2026