Supportive managers increase staff retention by 73%, data finds
Supportive managers were 68% more likely to get on with employees and build stronger relationships, research from Reward Gateway | Edenred found.
Employees with supportive and encouraging managers were 73% more likely to stay in their role, research from Reward Gateway | Edenred found.
They were also 68% more likely to get on with employees and build stronger relationships.
38% of employees said they would approach their manager about workplace problems, while 6% would contact human resources.
The Bridging the ROI Gap report found 69% said their manager kept them informed about company news and updates.
66% said their manager regularly reviewed their progression, while 62% said they were regularly given goals and targets.
64% said their manager recognised their work, while 63% said their manager checked their workload and capacity to help prevent burnout.
Chris Britton, people experience director at Reward Gateway | Edenred, said: “Being an inclusive workplace is not just about having a non-discriminatory workplace environment, or meeting diversity targets.
“It’s about fostering an inclusive culture where people feel comfortable, valued and empowered – which does not happen overnight, or just one week a year.
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