In recent posts, we’ve explained how things like recruitment, training, and development contribute to building a better workplace. Now, let’s dive into how the leaders of your workplace play a part as well.
Leadership’s Role in Building a Better Workplace
Better leadership is a crucial factor in building a better workplace. Having leaders who know how to cast vision and address employee concerns can make or break the employee experience. Unfortunately, perception is not always reality. A recent study actually reveals some of the disparity between employee-manager relationships:
- 80% of managers say they’re transparent with direct reports; but, only 55% of employees agree.
- 75% of employees feel that approachability is an essential quality for a manager, but only 50% say this is a reality for them.
- 71% of managers say they know how to motivate their team, while only 44% of employees agree.
- 89% of bosses believe employees quit for more money. The truth? Only 12% of employees actually leave for this reason.
It’s no wonder 75% of employees leave their job because of reasons their managers can influence. Their realities do not align with what a better workplace should be. In today’s world, 45% of managers don’t receive formal management training and it shows. In order to build better workplaces, we need to train and develop our leadership to be effective and approachable.
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