By Calli Gregg T he old saying is that. “Employees do not leave jobs, they leave bosses.” A manager should never be the reason that employees leave, and they should work towards being the reason why employees stay and thrive in the workplace. Manager when hiring, is looking for qualified employ- ees that will be loyal and dedicated to the growth of the business. However, when employees feel left behind and unsupported, they look for other opportunities. It is simple, professional relationships are built on trust and commitment, and working for a manager that supports you is vital to your professional success and to that of the company. Stats show that employees who believe their company truly values and supports them perform better. When employ- ees feel supported by their manager, their commitment to the business and their job increases and it should be no surprise, so does the company’s success. Managers that engaged their employees by being accessible for discus- sion, motivating by strengths over weaknesses and helping to set goals are 59% more likely to retain quality employees because their manager has taken an interest in the employ- ee’s happiness, satisfaction, productivity and performance directly. This is not an easy task, building a healthy professional rela- tionship involves the efforts of both parties — boss and employee — and the result not only improves company success, but also the quality of policies, feedback and work culture for everyone. As an employee, you should get to know your company’s culture and ask for feedback on your progress. Regardless of your boss’s communication style, speaking up and asking for feedback will help build trust with your employer and it quickly establishes healthy communication.
know your boss, including their routine, how they prefer to communicate and their style of leadership:
Routine: Learn your boss’s routine and the routine of the other employees in the office. If you see people not engaging with the boss when they first get in the office, maybe you should do the same. But never assume that this is at the request of the boss, if you have questions ask. Communication: It is very important to learn and respect your boss’s communication style. Do they prefer face-to- face communication, phone calls or emails? How do they want to be informed of important information? It is also important for you to communicate how and when you as an employee want to receive information and feedback, remember building a solid relationship involves the efforts of both parties. Style of Leadership: What kind of leader is the boss? Various communication styles best fit an organization depending on its goals and culture, but provide both advantages and disadvantages.
Is your boss an Autocratic or Participative leader?
Autocratic Leaders: These types of bosses will assume total authority on decision-making without input from others.
Participative Leaders: These bosses value the input of team members however; the final decisions remain with the boss.
While any boss wields a position of power over their employ- ees, it’s important that leaders of any type don’t hold that over their employees’ heads. Respect is something that is mutually earned.
Why is this important?
Well it is very simple as work place happiness and job sat- isfaction increase, it has a positive impact on the business’s productivity, performance and work culture. A healthy rela- tionship between managers and employees is vital to any company’s success and the growth.
As your boss will try to learn more about you, both person- ally and professionally, it is also important for you to get to
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