People join companies but they leave managers!

“At Gallup, we have done some research that shows that 16% of the US Working Population is Actively Disengaged. This means that on average, 16% of the people in your company are actively working to destroy the culture you are trying to create. Another 55% are stuck in neutral (not engaged). They are waiting for someone to give them a push. Finally, 29% are really into what they are doing (Engaged). Our research has told us that there is one major factor that makes all the difference in improving this environment the workgroup manager. People join companies but they leave managers.“

[via: David V. Lorenzo: Employee Engagement is Local]

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