Employees Say Most Managers Not Interested in Staff Development

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. — May 29

Less than one-fourth of employees reported they felt managers were interested in the professional development of their staff, according to a new survey by career transition and talent development consulting firm Lee Hecht Harrison.

More than half reported that their managers rarely or never take an interest in helping them develop in their roles.

Lee Hecht Harrison surveyed more than 450 individuals throughout the U.S. via an online poll that was conducted in May.

They asked: “Do you feel your manager is interested in your professional development?”

The results were as follows:

• Mostly: 22 percent
• Sometimes: 27 percent
• Rarely: 26 percent
• Never: 26 percent

Said Kristen Leverone, senior vice president, Global Talent Development Practice Leader for Lee Hecht Harrison: "These results aren’t surprising. In engagement surveys employees are explicitly asking for more coaching and regular performance feedback from their managers. Employees want to know what they are doing well and where they can improve. Without this kind of feedback, employees are left guessing about the value and impact of their contributions.”

Source: Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH)