Bossy type makes work for others (8)
I believe the answer is:
employer
'bossy type' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for employer that I've seen before include "User; boss" , "One's worked for" , "One engaging staff" , "Boss or proprietor" , "One for whom people work" .)