Mediocre Middle ManagementGood employees leaving? It may be your manager.
ByEllen Paris•
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Is your manager a whiz at handling the operating side of yourbusiness but only so-so on human relations? If so, it could costyou good workers. A new survey concludes that employee retention isdirectly linked to employee-manager relationships. If employeeturnover is a problem, it may be time to take a close look at yourmanagers.
Caela Farren, president of MasteryWorks, an educational humanresources training company in Annandale, Virginia, surveyed 500workers and found that having a manager they respected ranked No. 1in what they wanted in a job. "Managers need to know theiremployees' family situations, and motivate, challenge andappreciate them," says Farren. "Doing that builds loyaltyand committed employees."
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