Workers bemoan horror bosses

A third of Scottish workers believe that they work with the boss from hell, according to a study.

The poll also found that 61% think they could teach their boss a thing or two about management.

While a third criticised their boss, 39% said they admired their manager and 40% considered them a close friend.

The study by Lloyds TSB Scotland and campaign group Working Families found that 15% thought their boss was like embarrassing David Brent in the BBC TV comedy The Office.

Although 15% said they had a boss who was a good mentor and inspiration, just 3% of Scots said they could confide in their manager

Four per cent said they were happy to socialise with their manager outside work.

Most of those surveyed (82%) said they wanted a friendly but professional relationship with their boss.

Lloyds TSB Scotland and Working Families surveyed 120 people from across the country.

Kim Walker, of Lloyds TSB Scotland, said: "One of the keys to being a good boss is to understand the importance of work life balance.

"People work hard but they get fed up if their boss doesn't recognise that they have a life outside of work."