From an employee’s perspective, management often conducts itself in ways that make no sense. When
economy is slow, jobs are few and far in between or people are fearful, staff will tolerate management behaviors and policies that are nonsensical (in their eyes) or they judge are harmful.But when staff gets together for lunch and they start critiquing management, these are Top 10 Reasons Why Staff Quit.
10. “My boss is arrogant and believes his own press clippings.” As a result, staff feels taken advantage of..
9. “My manager micromanages rather than trusting staff to perform.” Staff hates boss and looks for ways to resist being over controlled.
8. “My manager is crushing my drive and desire.” Hired because they were smart and energetic, manager is afraid that she will not be seen as shining light (the reason for success) and crushes very qualities that made new employee attractive to hire (and desirous of joining).
7. “My boss guesses what is needed without resorting to data or facts.” Maybe he has facts, but they sure aren’t being communicated leaving impression of “It’s my way or highway.” There are a lot of new roads being built in this country and staff will leave rather than be abused.
6. “I’m treated like a child.” Look, there are often generational differences between how managers and employees work. Younger workers may have “know-it-all” attitudes and unfamiliar techniques using technology to accomplish tasks. Staff feels misunderstood and resent their boss.
5. “Manager promotes someone from a different function who does understand job and how to be successful.” Staff does not believe they can learn from this person, judges her to be an anchor around their department and resents that they were passed over for promotion.
