According to one of the UK’s largest job boards, nearly half of UK employees (49%) admit to leaving a job due to having a poor relationship with either their Supervisor or Manager.
So here we will take a look at what employees look for in a good Manager?
Listening
Listening is probably one of the most under valued traits that a Manager needs. Listening to your staff and colleagues is equally as important as taking actions. Give staff time for one-on-one meetings in which you listen to what they have to say and allow them to address any concerns. Just by listening, you’ll obtain more information and potentially leads which will help you in producing effective business strategies which you can later act upon.
One recent survey showed up to 90% of staff appreciate having a boss who listens.
Know your employees
This may sound obvious but it is key to know who your employees are as people and why and what they hope to achieve whilst working in the business. As a successful Manager it is part of your role job to support your employees in reaching these goals but also to celebrate and recognise successes they have along the way.
Employees who feels invested in and supported are statistically shown to be more productive when at work.
Be constructive in your feedback
As humans, we don’t like to be criticised so it’s important as a Manager you learn to be constructive. Criticising focusses on the past, deflates and is focussed on failings where as constructive feedback focusses on the future, inspires people and allows focus. Treading the line between criticism and feedback is a fine one and is a big part of what makes a Manager a Leader.
Finally have belief.
Confidence inspires confidence and people look to their Manager for this. If you have belief that you are a good manager and have conviction in what you say, this is often enough to motivate your team and get results.