Regardless of Job Satisfaction, Poor Management Could Be A Job Deal-Breaker for Many Employed Americans
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new survey of more than 1,000 employed Americans conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Yoh, a leading international talent and outsourcing company and part of Day & Zimmermann, a lack of respect for employees in lesser positions (53%) is a top issue with managers that would cause employed Americans to consider a new job even if they liked their current one.
Results also found that managers who break promises (46%), overwork their employees (42%) and have unrealistic expectations (42%) of employees may cause workers to consider a new job despite other positive feelings they may have about their existing role. In short, regardless of current compensation, benefits, workplace location, or office perks, having a poor manager could lead many employed Americans to explore other career options.
Additional traits of managers that would cause workers to consider other jobs include playing favorites (40%) and gossiping about other employees (39%). More than a third of employed Americans say managers who are overly critical (37%), micromanage their employees (35%), and do not listen when they voice their opinions (34%), as factors that would cause them to consider leaving their job.
Additional findings include:
“In today’s highly-competitive workforce climate, it’s more important than ever that companies ensure their employees are satisfied with management and their jobs before it’s too late. With social media and various review sites available to prospective employees, bad behavior of managers is likely to get out – and quickly,” said Emmett McGrath, President of Yoh. “In order for companies to reduce turnover, attract and retain the very best talent for their organizations, they need to have a good hiring process, provide avenues for feedback from employees and train managers. It starts even before they are hired with how they treat job seekers, the interview and selection process, and on-boarding. Managers play a critical role every step of the way.”
SURVEY METHODOLOGY
This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Yoh from September 11-13, 2018 among 2,027 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among whom 1,043 are employed full or part time. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Joe McIntyre at joe@gobraithwaite.com.
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