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Employees Losing Faith in Organizational Leaders

Jul 7, 2014
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Employees Losing Faith in Organizational Leaders

Less TrustLess Trust

57% of employees say they trust organizational leaders to make good decisions, down from 65% this time last year.

Sharing ValuesSharing Values

59% feel that their company shares their values, compared to 67% a year ago.

A Dwindling DriveA Dwindling Drive

70% say they feel inspired to do their best at work, compared to 76% a year ago.

The Engagement FactorThe Engagement Factor

63% say they like going to work every day, down from 68% last year.

Open to Sharing IdeasOpen to Sharing Ideas

41% say their managers encourage employees to share their ideas and opinions, about the same as last year.

Business as UsualBusiness as Usual

Only 28% indicate that their leadership provides a comfortable and stimulating work environment, down from 33% a year ago.

A Need for Career TrainingA Need for Career Training

Just 35% say their leadership invests in employees’ careers through training, professional development or continuing education, which is the same as a year ago.

Inadequately CompensatedInadequately Compensated

54% feel their salary is adequate for their position and responsibilities, compared to 62% last year.

Missing Bonuses and PromotionsMissing Bonuses and Promotions

Only 23% say management gives promotions or bonuses to high performers, which is about the same as a year ago.

On the Market for a New JobOn the Market for a New Job

44% predict that they will accept a job offer from another company within the next six months, which is the same as a year ago.

Dennis McCafferty

Dennis McCafferty is a contributor to CIO Insight. He covers topics such as IT leadership, IT strategy, collaboration, and IT for businesses.

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