Widespread Leadership Deficiency Persists, Experts Say

Disgruntled and Disappearing: Need more evidence that lousy managers chase away top-notch talent? If so, consider this: 22 percent of employees have left their jobs because of “poor relationships with their managers,” according to an online survey involving 1,308 people. It was conducted by Right Management, a Philadelphia-based human capital consulting firm. In addition, 25 percent blame their departure on “ineffective leadership,” while 30 percent quit to pursue other opportunities because their jobs weren’t challenging their skills. Twenty-one percent said they jumped ship because their contributions weren’t appreciated. Right Management’s research also points to a glaring weakness: Nearly 60 percent of employees say they are not “fully engaged” in their work, causing a sharp decline in morale and a corresponding rise in turnover.