Employees don't trust their Leadership mainly due to lack of inefficacy, inconsistency and poor communication!
Nicolas BEHBAHANI
Global People Analytics & HR Data Leader - People & Culture | Strategical People Analytics Design
??Only a small share of companies report their workers have a favorable view of leadership and HR believe the low view of leadership is due to a perception that the team lacks effectiveness.
??56% of HR Leaders said their employees have a favorable view of leadership down from 65% in the spring. They pointed to inefficacy, inconsistency and poor communication as causes. Also 46% of companies expect a recession, with 24% actively planning for one. 29% of companies are currently or are planning to undergo layoffs, with another 4% anticipating the need for layoffs and Flexibility continues to reign as the number one employee priority but in order to attract workers, 70% of employers report offering hybrid work arrangements, according to a new interesting research published by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. using data from a survey of 207 HR and business leaders online at companies of various sizes from September 10th through October 13th, 2023.
?Lack of trust in Leadership
More than 65% of HR leaders reported that employees don't trust their leadership. Slightly more (5%) companies report their team members have a mixed view of leadership, compared to 2% in the Spring.
?Lack of Effectiveness is the key issue
Researchers noticed that more employers believe the low view of leadership is due to:
? A perception that the team lacks effectiveness (21%)
? Inconsistency in leadership (24%)
? Workers are burned out and attribute it to leadership (23%)
? Workers have an unfavorable view of leadership due to a lack of communication from the leaders (45%)
?Employee priorities has evolved
Researchers noticed that while Flexibility continues to reign as the number one employee priority across the four surveys conducted since Spring 2022, Meaningful/Purposeful Work moved up to the second-highest priority by weighted average in the Fall from the fifth position in the Spring.
The top priorities for employees are listed below:
Researchers highlighted that empathetic leadership fell to the fifth position and has less importance than in Spring 2023.
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?Employer Offerings
Researchers found that in order to attract workers, 70% of employers report offering hybrid work arrangements, fewer than last Fall, but up slightly from the Spring. Interestingly, leadership development is second on the list of offerings to new employees, with more than half of companies providing this support to attract new talent.
The top three main offers by employers to new joiners are:
??Hybrid Work Arrangement
??Leadership Development
??Flexible Work hours
?Cost cutting on the rise
Researchers found that 76% of companies are reducing business travel, up from 59% that reported this in the Spring.
Researchers discovered the three main cost-cutting measures:
1?? Reducing business travel (76,32%)
2?? Renegotiating vendor contracts (63,16%)
3??Implementing hiring freezes (60,53%)
Thank you ?? Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. s, Inc. researchers team for these insightful findings: Andrew Challenger John Challenger
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1 年Interesting figures. If not yet in place I advice any HR organisation to measure it. That’s common in organisation measure engagement but usually Leadership and related trust is not always seen as stand alone indicator. The correlation between leadership and engagement is extremely high as the confusion. Leadership should be analysed mainly focusing on trust, vision, purpose, style and less correlated to individual drivers as career or salary.
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1 年Brilliant Nicolas BEHBAHANI Thanks for sharing
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1 年Empathy in leadership is a powerful tool that should never be underestimated; it's a vital aspect of effective management. Leaders who embrace empathy are more adept at connecting with their teams, building trust, and enhancing workplace morale. This quality is a catalyst for inclusivity, as it encourages understanding, cooperation, and a sense of belonging among team members. Ultimately, leaders who prioritize empathy not only improve organizational cohesion but also foster a positive environment where productivity and innovation can thrive.
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1 年Interesting insights on employee sentiment and the role of leaders. It highlights the importance of shared responsibility and the need for leaders to be caring and compassionate. "The decline in favorable views towards leadership is an opportunity for organizations to reflect, redefine, and reignite their effectiveness. Let's embrace open communication, consistency, and adaptability to build a resilient workforce in these challenging times. ??? #LeadershipMatters #HRAnalytics"