A survey reveals surprising insights about employee perception of their bosses, drawing parallels to a famous figure.
- Nearly 10% of UK workers find their bosses similar to former US president Donald Trump.
- A staggering 96% of employees feel underappreciated by their companies.
- A significant portion believes that managerial reward and recognition require prioritization.
- Most employees feel appreciated by their colleagues, highlighting a camaraderie in the workplace.
A recent survey conducted by Reward Gateway has uncovered noteworthy perceptions held by UK employees about their superiors, with nearly 10% associating their boss’s behavior with that of former US president and television host Donald Trump. This striking comparison underscores a broader issue of discontent in the workplace.
Most eye-opening is that a vast majority of employees, a striking 96%, do not feel duly appreciated by their employers. Furthermore, over one-third of the workforce believes their immediate superiors fall short in expressing gratitude. Such statistics reveal a pressing gap in workplace satisfaction and managerial conduct.
The study highlights that almost half of the surveyed employees, about 46%, perceive a deficiency in recognition from their managers. Moreover, 23% state they lack consistent acknowledgment for their contributions. This data suggests that the workforce is calling for an immediate shift in managerial approaches towards appreciation and recognition.
Additionally, 43% of participants have expressed that enhancing reward and recognition strategies should be a top priority for bosses in the upcoming year. This sentiment is punctuated by the fact that a quarter of workers rarely feel appreciated, further emphasizing the call for change.
In light of macroeconomic challenges such as inflation and a cost-of-living crisis, employees suggest that simple gestures like saying “thank you” can significantly impact their sense of appreciation. Despite these challenges, the survey also unearthed a positive element; 77% of workers feel valued by their peers, pointing to a strong sense of camaraderie within the workforce.
Nebel Crowhurst, Chief People Officer at Reward Gateway, iterates that while financial rewards are part of the solution, genuine appreciation involves a broader strategy. “The power of appreciation is more about building bridges than building walls,” Crowhurst asserts, highlighting the multifaceted nature of effective employee engagement.
The survey underscores the critical need for employers to enhance recognition and appreciation strategies.
