| u know how to figure out your new boss by the | | | | Modern office functioning with ergonomically |
| chairs placed in his cabin? Ever wondered what | | | | designed tables and computer cabinets makes |
| the new boss is going to be like? Have you spent | | | | arm-rests almost redundant for chairs. |
| weeks trying to figure out Mr. Grim inside that | | | | Speaking of modern furniture, you will need to pull |
| glass cabin at the end of the corridor? Here's how | | | | up your string to keep pace with bosses using |
| to find clues to your boss' personality by the chair | | | | stylish and New Age chairs with snazzy designs. |
| he uses and keeps in his cabin for visitors. | | | | These are the bosses who would give you plenty |
| Steer clear of bosses who recline in high-backed | | | | of brownie points if you praised them in public and |
| towering four-legged 'things'. They are likely to be | | | | dressed well to work. Bosses using ultra-modern |
| extremely bossy and insistent about everything | | | | chairs want to make a mark with their individual |
| they say and do. You better not try arguing with | | | | tastes. On the other hand, bosses who insist on |
| a boss whose chair back looms large behind him. | | | | chairs designed with orthopedic considerations to |
| Such bosses particularly use high-backed chairs to | | | | support the back for long hours are the fitness |
| appear domineering and feel a sense of power | | | | conscious ones. They like to work hard and work |
| over everyone around. | | | | out hard as well. You may as well join the gym |
| Most bosses know how to look busy all the time | | | | yourself. These are the bosses who will possibly |
| but if you've got one who's using a chair with | | | | land up at work after an exercise session and |
| wheels then be sure he's a bit laid-back. This guy | | | | throw their gym towel over the back of the chair. |
| doesn't wish to get up and pull out a book but | | | | Swivel and wooden chairs are a great giveaway |
| would rather roll along to the bookcase. Chairs | | | | too. Bosses using the former are more flexible |
| with wheels are usually meant for offices with | | | | while those using the latter are likely to be more |
| several workers in a hall. This boss possibly would | | | | stable and difficult to please. |
| be easy on you if you gave him a genuine | | | | You can start your 'chair-check' the moment a |
| excuse. | | | | new boss takes over charge. Does he change all |
| Then there are the bosses who want a clear line | | | | the chairs in the cubicle where the old boss used |
| between themselves and every visitor or | | | | to sit or simply adjusts to the old furniture? If |
| colleague who comes in to the cubicle. They keep | | | | your new boss is not bothered with any changes |
| different chairs in the cabin. The chairs meant for | | | | he is likely to have no ego problems but you've |
| everyone are the regular ones while his own is of | | | | got to be lucky to find a boss who doesn't |
| considerable better quality. Talk of 'chair racism'. | | | | overhaul a cabin occupied by his predecessor. |
| Don't be fooled into thinking bosses who use | | | | Also, chairs can give only basic clues to your boss' |
| chairs with arm-rests want to sneak out snooze | | | | behavior, if you're looking for a promotion you |
| hours. These bosses are possibly more rigid and | | | | better get down to other tactics. |
| tied down to a regular schedule than others. | | | | |