Most employees think their boss if ineffectual

More than 50 percent of Aussie workers think that their boss is completely ineffective.

Melbourne, July 12 : More than 50 percent of Aussie workers think that their boss is 'completely ineffective'.

The finding is based on a survey conducted by Talent2, who survey 1987 workers to find out if they thought that their boss could perform their job.

"Employees truly believe their employers should be able to perform their job with a superior skill level and thus to obtain the respect of their charges,'' News.com.au quoted Talent2 CEO John Rawlinson, as saying.

"It is no longer sufficient for bosses to expect their employees to carry the load,'' he added.

The survey also found that most male workers, at 43.7 per cent thought that their boss was ineffectual as a leader, while 39.8 percent of women think so.

And, the difference also comes into focus for different age groups, with workers in the 35-plus age group showing the least respect for their managers than the younger age bracket.

"Learning and development is as essential for those on the top rung of the ladder as it is for those still climbing up,'' Mr Rawlinson said.

"With employee retention high on the list of must do's at the moment, employers should take note of employee dissatisfaction and embark on learning programs which will give them the skill levels necessary to manage their staff with skill and ability,'' he added.

ANI