Bosses: What qualities make a good one?
- October 15, 2010 9:56 AM |
- By POV
By CBC News
A survey conducted by the Angus Reid polling company finds Canadians overall give their bosses a rating of 59.7 out of 100, a substantial improvement over a similar poll taken five years ago.
In the 2005 survey, bosses in Canada scored an overall satisfaction rating of 47.5.
According to the survey results, bosses improved most in the areas of acknowledging their mistakes, and being a born leader.
In the seven-question survey of more than 2,000 employed, adult Canadians, bosses scored highest in letting employees know what was expected of them. They were lowest in helping employees reach their potential.
The survey was commissioned by Monster.com, an online employment agency, to mark Bosses Day, Oct. 16.
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What qualities make a good boss? If you work under a supervisor or manager, how would you rate them? Let us know.
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