Boss skills
by Rebecca Button on March 3rd, 2008
According to a survey conducted by Yahoo!HotJobs here are the top 10 qualities employees consider necessary for being a good boss:
(in order of importance)
1. Communication/listening skills.
2. Effective leadership skills.
3. Trust in their employees to do their job well.
4. Flexibility and understanding.
5. Intelligence.
6. Teamwork skills and even temperament (tie).
7. Interest in employee development.
8. Ability to share credit.
9. Successful in finding and retaining new talent.
10. Presentation skills.
So if you are looking to cut down on employee turnover consider these things for yourself as a boss and also as qualities to look for when you are hiring for potential managers. Happy workers = happy business.