“The relationship between managers and their direct reports can make an enormous impact on the employee experience. Almost half of employees quit their job because of a bad manager, and 60% think their managers need training. And according to Gallup, only 26% of employees strongly agree the feedback they get from managers helps their work performance.” (Achievers, 2021)

 

The finest managers work as mentors for their direct reports, focusing on getting the most out of them. They are upbeat, aggressive, acknowledge the worth of their employees, and give actionable feedback. A coaching method builds mutual trust, making managers and direct subordinates feel like they're on the same team. Coaching, maybe most importantly, lessens stress. Employees know exactly where they stand and where they need to go by creating goals, allowing them responsibility, and reviewing progress on a regular basis.

Because managers take the time to learn about each employee's history and play to their specific abilities, coaching works. Managers who acknowledge their staff gain the rewards in terms of increased employee confidence and engagement. Many employees said that being praised by their bosses strengthened their working relationship and increased their trust.

Employee burnout due to heavy workload assigned is a serious problem. Symptoms of burnout include a loss of energy, unpleasant emotions, and feelings of isolation, which are common and difficult to overcome. Employees may get physically ill as a result of burnout, leaving them with no alternative but to leave your company.

References

Achievers, 2021. www.achievers.com. [Online]
Available at: https://www.achievers.com/blog/employee-retention-strategies/
[Accessed 18 04 2022].