61% of workers would not take their bosses job if offered. A new study examines how employees see their bosses.

The latest American Workplace Insights Survey offers interesting insight into how employees feel about their boss. The way employees feel about their workplace greatly depends on how they feel about their boss, this survey can help bosses improve their workplace by strengthening their relationships with employees.



No boss envy, only worker appreciation

Key findings from the American Workplace Insights Survey:

* Employees don’t envy their bosses because they see the added pressure and stress their bosses feel due to current economic and business difficulties.

* Overall, the relationship between bosses and their workers continues to be strong. Here are some key findings:

* Satisfaction still depends on boss/employee relationship: Almost all workers (89%) still think their relationship with their boss is more important or as important to their job satisfaction.

* Accessibility unchanged: 87% of workers think their boss is just as accessible or more accessible as they were pre-recession.

*Respect has only marginally increased: Only 14% of workers have more respect for what their boss does every day since the recession began.

Strengthen relationships between managers and employees

Here are tips for bosses who are looking to strengthen their relationship with their workers. From the authors of the American Workplace Insights Survey.

* Exhibit loyalty: Acts of loyalty may occur every day but many go unnoticed by employees. Learn to delicately communicate how loyal you are to key employees and how earning their trust is important. Earn employee trust by openly communicating both good and bad news and making every attempt not to surprise any employee.

* Improve morale: Company morale goes hand-in-hand with motivation. Motivate staff through rewards and recognition of top work. Also conduct team-building exercises with staff to build stronger working relationships around the office.

* Communicate opportunities: Motivation also comes when an employee recognizes there are opportunities beyond their day-to-day job within a certain company. Be sure to communicate how the company can continue to help employees grow through special assignments, projects or learning opportunities.