Blame the Manager: Poor Performers Lack Supervision
Without managers’ supervision, many employees squander the workday, new research finds.
By Garry Kranz Comments 0 | Recommend 0
Getting the Most of People: New evidence is emerging that underscores the
value of highly trained workers. Across the globe, companies face a common
impediment as they strive to maintain adequate productivity. Poor supervision by
managers is the leading contributor to workers’ poor productivity, according to
an annual study conducted by Proudfoot Consulting of London. According to the
research, U.S. workers waste the equivalent of 70 days a year, resulting in a
combined economic loss of about $658 billion. In France, workers squander about
73 days a year in unproductive activities, while those in Germany fritter about
55 days.
Interestingly, Proudfoot researchers say France and the U.S are among the top
three countries where labor productivity is highest, along with Australia.
Canada ranks lowest on the list, with Spain and Great Britain rounding out the
bottom three.
Workforce Management contributing editor Garry Kranz is based in Richmond, Virginia. E-mail editors@workforce.com to comment.
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