Happy Happy, Joy Joy: U.S. Workers Like Their Bosses
American managers score in 90s on several key engagement factors, a new global study finds.
By Garry Kranz Comments 0 | Recommend 0
Superior Supervisors: Truth or fiction: U.S. managers are the most competent,
talented and accessible in the world. According to a new survey by European HR
consulting firm BPI, it’s all true. BPI, in a global survey of 5,500 workers in
10 nations, says nine of 10 U.S. workers hold their immediate supervisors in
extremely high regard. That’s compared with two-thirds of employers globally who
feel that way.
Most encouraging: U.S. managers score at or near 90 percent when rated by
employees for competence, friendliness, talent, honesty and willingness to
accept feedback. Among the advantages of this positive manager-employee
relationship is that most American workers respect their bosses and rarely fail
to follow directions. Only 32 percent say they “either regularly or from time to
time” ignore directions from immediate supervisors, according to BPI.
Workforce Management contributing editor Garry Kranz is based in Richmond, Virginia. E-mail editors@workforce.com to comment.
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