If you ask employees, bosses aren't making the grade.
Many workers say their managers aren't trustworthy, don't provide enough guidance and fail to inspire good work, according to a report expected to be released Wednesday from Towers Watson, a risk-management consulting company.(click below to read more)
Fewer than half of workers said they have confidence in their senior managers, and 44% believe managers are sincerely interested in their employees' well-being, according to the study, which polled more than 32,000 employees at mid- to large-size private companies around the world in February and March.
Many workers also admitted to feeling stressed, anxious and burned out on the job. Thirty percent said they are bothered by excessive pressure at work, and just 47% said their company makes it possible to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Slightly more than half said they often worry about their finances.
Respondents also don't feel their sacrifices are paying off; just one-third said their company does a good job of providing opportunities for advancement.
Workers' deep discontent may stem from the fact that many companies are "doing more with less" in the wake of the financial crisis, says Laura Sejen, a managing director at Towers Watson who led the study.
"The risk is decline in performance from fatigue and stress and anxiety," she says.
To help curb frustration, employers should ensure their workers have adequate technology, resources and coaching to perform their job, Ms. Sejen adds. That could mean updating company computers or starting a new mentorship program, she says.
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