Finding a good boss is crucial for workplace happiness and your own mental health. Your relationship with your boss has a huge impact on your daily life. Here are good qualities to identify in a potential boss, according to FlexJobs.  

They’re Invested in Success 

A great boss knows that a successful workplace comes with a cohesive and collaborative team. If they know what they’re looking for in a successful candidate, that means they take your role—and theirs, seriously.  

Open to Feedback 

A good manager can is able to take constructive feedback without getting defensive. A boss that cares about their company will listen to their employees’ suggestions.  

Interested in Your Goals  

A good boss also is a mentor for their employees and wants to see them grow and succeed. Ask the hiring manager about potential opportunities in your workplace. If they are able to articulate, that’s a good sign, writes Kimberli Lowe-MacAuley for FlexJobs.  

They Don’t Micromanage 

No one wants a boss breathing down your neck. A good way to determine if a boss is nit-picky is to ask how they delegate direction.  

They are Inclusive and Socially Maturity 

A huge red flag is if your boss makes unprofessional comments about groups. If you get a cliquey vibe from your hiring manager, then they aren’t inclusive or mature.  

Read more about how to identify a good boss in FlexJobs.  

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