Simple — just click the Cast My Vote button and select your pick from the Worst Ten Bosses in our online voting form. One vote per person.

Yes. Your name won’t be shown publicly. We just need a valid email to count your vote and donate $1 to R U OK? Day.

Because bad bosses cost Australia big time — in morale, turnover, and productivity. At Compono, we use people science and AI to help businesses build better leaders and healthier teams.

For every verified vote, Compono donates $1 to R U OK? Day (up to $5,000). By voting, you’re not only crowning Australia’s Worst Boss — you’re also supporting a vital mental health charity.

The story with the most votes will be crowned Australia’s Worst Boss. We’ll announce the winner publicly, share the lessons learned, and shine a spotlight on how workplaces can do better.

The major prize is a $5,000 holiday voucher for the winner to escape wherever and however they like. They’ll also get:

• 3x coaching sessions with a Compono corporate psychologist to unpack what kind of boss they’d be (or how to survive one).

• A spotlight moment — their story will be featured in our campaign, socials, and media.

In short: bragging rights, a getaway, and a career glow-up.

Got a horror story of your own? Share on social media with #worstbossAU

You won’t make this year’s Top Ten — but your story could help us shine a light on what’s broken in Aussie workplaces.

And maybe, just maybe, feature in a future campaign.