WorkSimple's new 'How to Be a Good Boss' infographic reveals some interesting information regarding how employees feel towards their superiors, and what might make them quit their current position.
Survey results show that the worst kind of boss, according to employees, is a "public belittler." In other words, a boss who calls out his employees in front of the rest of the office for committing a small error is the most hated type of employer. In fact, 30% of employees have said that they would have stayed at past jobs if they had been under a different boss or management team.
In order to become a better boss, WorkSimple describes three steps to take to ensure that employees enjoy their jobs a bit more: give feedback, give recognition, and promote professional reputations. By giving feedback, employees can see where they need to improve, by giving recognition, employees feel special and appreciated, and by introducing employees to important, high-ranked individuals, they feel noticed and hopeful. All of these actions combined will serve to transform you into the best boss there is, making sure that you'll have potential employees lining up at your office door for a chance to work with you.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Employee Satisfaction
- Creating a positive work environment through feedback, recognition, and networking can improve employee satisfaction and retention.
- Negative Management Styles
- Identifying and avoiding negative management styles, such as public belittling, can reduce employee turnover.
- Importance of Bosses
- Recognizing the significant impact that bosses have on employee job satisfaction and loyalty.
Where This Applies
- Human Resources
- Human Resources professionals can implement strategies and training programs to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
- Leadership Development
- Leadership development programs can focus on teaching managers effective feedback, recognition, and networking skills.
- Workplace Culture
- Companies can create a positive workplace culture by promoting positive leadership and recognizing the importance of good bosses.
