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 Why We Work Safely 5 Jun 2026 Standing Your Ground, and Staying Steady on the Job 4 Jun 2026 CLAC Partners with Alberta Government to Advance Skilled Trades Training and Accelerate Certification 4 Jun 2026 Strathcona Mechanical Workers Ratify New Agreement Providing Wage, Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026