How Critical Is Your Supervisor to Your Success? Far More Than You Know
I suppose it makes sense that getting the support of your supervisor would make you a better worker. But a new study says that it's critical to employee well-being and workforce readiness, according to newswise.com. Also, not surprisingly, fewer women than men report opportunities to develop skills needed for career growth. Nearly half of American workers are concerned about the changing nature of work, and although most report that they have the skills they need to perform their current job well, those without supervisor support for career development are more likely to distrust their employer and plan on leaving within the next year, according to a new survey released by the American Psychological Association, newswise.com reports. “Employee growth and development is a key element of a psychologically healthy workplace, but it’s often overlooked in employers’ workplace well-being efforts,” says David Ballard, PsyD, MBA, head of APA’s Center for Organizational Excellenc...