1. release: NOVEMBER 2011
: The Evolving Workforce Survey population: 97,000
location: 30 countries
the
good
boss
Asked to rate their bosses, employees have delivered a modest pass mark
for the performance of their leaders, with a score of 6.4 out of 10.
Most important quality of a good boss
Worldwide, the most important quality is leadership style.
26 24 % %
19 %
15 %
Leadership Vision Communication Teamwork
preparation for future success
Only 37% say their bosses have done a Those in the Americas are the best
good job in preparing them for the future. prepared for future success.
44% 37%
americas EMEA
38%
APAC
45% 37% 17%
Not well Well Unsure
prepared prepared
Willing to recommend an organization?
48% NO 52% YES
recognition and rewards at work
Less than half (44%) of employees say their efforts at work are recognized
and rewarded. Of those recognized, they say it takes the form of:
67% 17% 12%
Noticed by Bonuses Formal program
management
leadership culture
While younger workers are more likely to view their employer’s in a
positive light, more than one-third of all repondents describe their
organization’s leadership culture as oppressive or authoritative.
Oppressive/
Authoritative
31 %
48
Empowering/
% Inclusive
who make the best leaders?
Gen X are considered the best leaders by both Gen Y and
Gen X, while Baby Boomers strongly believe their own
generation are superior business leaders.