In recent years, the Great Resignation highlighted that over 75% of employees are unhappy at work. When they got fed up, they left. Not wanting to burn bridges, they told their employers:
“I want to take my career in another direction.”
“I am going to explore another industry.”
“My family wants to move to Florida.”
The truth is….
What they tell their employer may be contributing factors, but it is far more likely that they are leaving because of poor leadership. While management is more results oriented and task driven, leadership is focused on developing people. That’s why leadership is difficult and oftentimes messy.
The relationship between employees and their direct supervisors is a crucial factor in determining whether employees will stay or leave a job.
Studies show that direct supervisors are the most important reason why people stay or leave a job, even more important than the company itself, or the pay and benefits.
Supervisors need education and training to develop the necessary skills to effectively lead and engage their teams.
Google, one of the world’s largest tech companies, places a strong emphasis on its direct supervisors, referring to them as “managers of the people, not just the work.” Google provides its managers with extensive training and development opportunities to help them build strong relationships with their teams and foster a positive work environment.
Poor leadership and ineffective supervision can have a significant impact on employee morale and lead to high turnover rates. A classic example is the hotel and food industries, where employees often cite poor leadership and management as the main reason for leaving their job. This results in decreased profits as companies spend more money on recruiting and training new employees.
Healthy work cultures foster effective communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, work/life balance and creativity. Companies that invest in the development of great leaders see a ROI far beyond their projections. And that’s exactly what the Buffalo Leadership Academy is striving to accomplish. Join us for our Buffalo Leadership Conference on July 21 at the Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs. Click HERE for more information.
