5 ways to deal with a biased boss

5 ways to deal with a biased boss

You worked long hours and put your heart into your last assignment, but that just didn’t cut it with the boss. No matter how hard you try, your boss, who plays favourites, never thinks you’re good enough for the next promotion. ET guides you on how to cope with such a situation. 

1 Set a Rapport with the Super Boss 

If your boss is repeatedly favouring others over you, build a ‘skip level relationship’ with the super boss. The annual appraisal is a process of moderation and is expected to take into account assessments conducted by both. So it’s important to let the super boss know about your performance, says Mohinish Sinha, director and leadership and talent practice leader, Hay Group India. 

2 Keep Records of Your Work 

Start keeping records of emails and documents. Swati Maheshwari, an employee at an FMCG firm, learnt it the hard way after succumbing to pressure and quitting in 2011. “I should have challenged my boss professionally with facts as it was never about my abilities,” she says. 

3 Use the Boulder Strategy 

Few employees go in for this, as it takes courage, says Sinha. The strategy refers to an honest discussion with your boss about your work, wherein you outline your goals and objectives and seek your boss’ assistance. “Ask for periodic reviews where you ask what you’re not doing right,” says Sinha. 

4 Continue to Work Hard 

A 2011 study by Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and research firm Penn Schoen Berland showed 23% of around 300 senior business executives in the US admitted to practising favouritism in determining promotions. How should you overcome such a challenge? Through hard work. 

5 Network Across Teams 

Networking across teams help build bridges within the organisation, says Padmaja Alaganandan, leader of PwC’s people and change practice. “If one reaches out to other teams, they would be aware of what you do, and can vouch for you,” she says. Networking can also help in shifting from one team to another, instead of quitting.

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