Most UK employees are inspired by their bosses, with 62% aspiring to emulate them, according to new research.
The study, conducted by Peninsula, an employment law firm, surveyed almost 1900 employees and found that nearly four in five (76%) think that their boss is ‘great’, and a similar figure (78%) would be sorry to leave them.
However, while well over half (66%) said that they found their employer ‘approachable,’ 54% said that they considered their manager adept at placing the blame on others when things went wrong.
“There is no doubt that relationships between employer and employee are better than ever,” said Alan Price, head of HR Business at Peninsula. “However, anyone can possess good management skills, but being a good boss involves many skills including being fair and a good listener.
“Workers are a very important commodity to the company and a good employer is someone who values the employer/employee relationship,” he added.
According to Price, the most important things an employer should do to ingratiate themselves with their workforce is to make sure they were seen as personable, and able to sit down and share the staff’s concerns, as well as being open to new ideas.
“An employer who is good with people can also help minimise stress levels, as an employee feels far more comfortable approaching someone who will listen and take action,” Price advised.
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