straw bosses

noun

Definition of straw bossesnext
plural of straw boss
as in leadmen

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  1. managers
  2. supervisors
  3. principals
  4. superintendents
  5. leaders
Noun
  • And getting acquainted with new managers assigned to new roles to run the Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue operations.
    David Moin, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The complaint claims Fox executives fostered a hostile work environment that allowed senior managers and on-air personalities including Bayless to abuse workers without fear of punishment.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of managers
Noun
  • Skip to content All Sections SUBSCRIBER ONLY The list of potential candidates in District 1 is getting longer, and the remaining four supervisors will meet next week to discuss next steps.
    Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The San Diego Union-Tribune The list of potential candidates in District 1 is getting longer, and the remaining four supervisors will meet next week to discuss next steps.
    Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of supervisors
Noun
  • Other founding principals include fellow academicians Andrei Shleifer and Robert Vishny.
    Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In Vietnam, a global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand worked with local school principals and health workers to promote hygiene practices, integrating these efforts into community health campaigns.
    Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of principals
Noun
  • That includes about 700 traditional equipment operators along with roughly 300 seasonal workers, supervisors, superintendents and engineering technicians, Cadue said.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Since the grand jury report was released in 2022, the district has had three permanent and two temporary superintendents.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of superintendents
Noun
  • The separation of civilizations and leaders, navigable rivers that provide new routes for trade and battles, plus an overhauled diplomacy system with a new influence mechanic all offer long-term players a host of fresh challenges.
    Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Large industry conferences are important events for business leaders to see each other in person (not Zoom), gather leads for their businesses, see all the latest technology available, and try to close some deals.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaders
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