Bad bosses can cause heart attacks
Having
a bad boss could be bad for your heart. This is the conclusion of a
Swedish study on management styles and health. The researchers
concluded that poor managers can increase their employee's risk of
developing heart disease. The Stockholm University study analyzed data
on the health of 3,000 male workers. They compared the data with the
results from questionnaires about senior managers. The questions asked
workers if they thought their boss was considerate, communicated well
and offered positive feedback. Other questions looked at how much work
bosses gave to workers and how well they outlined their goals. The
research team found that workers who respected their bosses were
healthier and had fewer heart problems.
The report is published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
It suggests that companies should re-train bosses to improve worker
health. A healthier workforce will improve the overall health of the
company. Investing in providing leadership skills to senior managers
could be a good long-term investment. The researchers said a more
supportive and understanding boss would reduce the chances of workers
developing high blood pressure and stress-related illnesses. Magnus
Larsson, an engineer for a large IT company, agreed with the report’s
findings. He believes his heart attack last year was because of his
boss: “The guy was a monster. Working for him was a daily nightmare for
eight years,” Larsson said.
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