Majority Say Their Boss is Not Up to the Job

The following AAP article published on July 12 2007 may be a bit of a wake up to those of use who think that, because we own the business (or act like we do) we only have to check the mirror to see how we are going!

So you think your boss is not up to the job?

You are not alone, according to a survey by leading human resources and recruitment firm Talent2 showing 57.7 per cent of Australians believe their boss is completely ineffective.

Talent2 CEO John Rawlinson described the finding as a wake-up call for employers.

“Employees truly believe their employers should be able to perform their job with a superior skill level and thus to obtain the respect of their charges,” he said. “It is no longer sufficient for bosses to expect their employees to carry the load.”

The survey of 1,987 people found males have less confidence in the ability of their ‘superior’ to perform, with 43.7 per cent saying their boss is really no good at their job.

Females, on the other hand, are slightly more optimistic about the performance of the boss, with 39.8 per cent believing their employer could improve drastically.

And a hint to bosses – watch out for the 35-plus age group. They have less respect for your capabilities than the younger age bracket.

So where are these no-hope leaders?

According to the survey, employees in government departments say their bosses are really not up to scratch, with more than 55 per cent believing they are no good at what they do. Sales and marketing professionals are also critical of the abilities of their boss, with 50 per cent saying they have room to improve, closely followed by those in the construction sector.

“Learning and development is as essential for those on the top rung of the ladder as it is for those still climbing up,” Mr Rawlinson said.

“With employee retention high on the list of must do’s at the moment, employers should take note of employee dissatisfaction and embark on learning programs which will give them the skill levels necessary to manage their staff with skill and ability.”