Almost 80% of workers admire their boss

Survey Statistics:

76% of employees believe they have a great boss

62% of employees feel that their boss is a good role model, and aspire to be like them

54% of employees believe that their boss's weakness lies within blaming others

66% of employees feel that their boss is approachable

78% of employees would be sorry to say good-bye to their boss

The vast majority of UK workers believe that they have a great boss, according to a new survey by Peninsula, the employment law firm. Out of 1873 employees polled 76% said that they had a great boss, whilst 62% of respondents feel their boss is a good role model and someone that they would like to aspire to. However 54% believed that their boss' biggest weakness was blaming others for their own personal mistakes at work.

Alan Price, Head of HR Business for Peninsula said today, There is no doubt that relationships between employee and employer are better than ever and this is great to see. Obviously a great boss is made and not born. Anyone can possess good management skills but being a good boss involves many skills including being an effective leader, fair and a good listener.

Research showed that 6 in 10 respondents believe that their boss is approachable and feel they can discuss problems regarding the workplace openly.

Price continues, A good employer has to be a good listener, they need to be there for their staff. Workers are a very important commodity to the company and a good employer is someone who values the employer / employee relationship. It is good to see so many people feel their employer is approachable, this is an important skill, and it shows trust and care towards their workforce. Employers will get more out of staff if there is trust and mutual respect ensuring a happier and hopefully more productive workforce.

The survey of respondents which explores other elements of the employer/worker relationship also showed that 62% aspire to be just like their boss, whilst 78% of those polled would be sorry to say goodbye to their boss.

Price continues: Someone who finds time to sit down, talk to their workforce, gets to know everyone on a more personal basis is someone who is going to be respected by staff. I think employers who go the extra mile, take a general interest in how staff are coping with the job, listens to ideas and tries to encourage and provide confidence is someone that is going to be respected. An employer who is good with people can also help minimise stress levels as an employee feels far more comfortable approaching someone who will listen and take action. This can be good for workers, and is significant for the employer, who can benefit from less absence days taken

Price concludes: Whilst it is good to aspire to be like your boss, individuality should be encouraged. People bring their own unique qualities to the role. Each person is different with their own strengths and weaknesses. Whilst it's good that managers and bosses are looked at as role models each person is different and a good boss will encourage and develop the qualities, skills and talents many employees' possess.