Hudson Survey Finds Gap in Perspectives NEW YORK, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly all managers (92 percent) consider themselves to be an excellent or good boss. However, the latest Hudson survey found that employees do not necessarily agree, as only 67 percent rate their managers favorably. In fact, ten percent of workers say their boss does a poor job. The survey also revealed that many bosses may not have a clue about how their employees feel about their managerial skills. Only a quarter (26 percent) of the work force is given the opportunity to formally review their manager's performance. "Reviews cannot provide a complete picture of a manager's performance if you are not looking at how they are perceived by workers reporting to them," said Robert Morgan, chief operating officer, Hudson Talent Management. "Not only are 360-degree reviews a good opportunity to assess an employee's capabilities as a manager, but they also let workers know that their opinions are valued, regardless of where they sit in the organization." Even though none of the managers in the latest survey say they are doing a poor job, a lot them admit they could use some help. One quarter (26 percent) say they do not receive adequate training to handle their managerial responsibilities. Stepping Up The survey also asked workers to speculate what would happen if their boss left the company. Of the 41 percent of employees who believe it is very or somewhat likely they would be offered their manager's job following his or her departure, only half (54 percent) actually want it. That figure jumps to 65 percent for those making more than $75k annually. Current managers are also considerably more eager to step into their bosses' shoes than non-managers (62 percent vs. 46 percent). Additionally, employees closer to the end of their careers (ages 50-64) are less interested in management than those in their 30s (47 percent vs. 61 percent). "Particularly as a company thinks about retaining older workers, it is important to note that employees' motivations often vary depending on their stage of life," added Morgan. "This data complements other Hudson research, which found that senior workers often are more excited about doing interesting, challenging work than climbing the corporate ladder." Interesting Stats Other survey findings include: -- Managers do not frequently provide information regarding strategic or organizational changes. Half of the work force reported that they rarely, if ever, receive this type of information, or they only hear about major announcements. -- Among workers who are given the opportunity to formally review their managers, three-quarters (73 percent) believe their feedback is taken seriously. -- Men are more interested in stepping into their boss's position than women (60 percent vs. 47 percent). -- Managers are less critical of their bosses' performance, with 73 percent indicating they do an excellent or good job compared to 63 percent of non-managers. -- Employees with children at home are more interested in assuming their bosses' job than those without kids (62 percent vs. 48 percent). The Hudson managerial survey is based on a national poll of 1,854 U.S. workers conducted September 7-10, 2006 and was compiled by Rasmussen Reports, LLC, an independent research firm (http://www.rasmussenreports.com/). The margin of sampling error for a survey based on this number of interviews is approximately +/-2 percent with a 95 percent level of confidence. A more detailed data report is available at http://www.hudson-index.com/. Hudson, one of the world's leading professional staffing, outsourcing and talent management solutions providers, also publishes the Hudson Employment Index(SM), a monthly measure of the U.S. work force's confidence in the employment market. The next Hudson Employment Index will be released on October 4. Hudson Hudson delivers specialized professional staffing, outsourcing, and talent management solutions worldwide. From single placements to total solutions, the firm helps clients achieve greater organizational performance by assessing, recruiting, developing and engaging the best and brightest people for their businesses. Hudson is a division of Hudson Highland Group, Inc. one of the world's leading professional staffing, retained executive search and talent management solutions providers. The company employs more than 3,800 professionals serving clients and candidates in more than 20 countries through its Hudson and Highland Partners businesses. More information is available at http://www.hudson.com/. DATASOURCE: Hudson CONTACT: Sarah Kafenstok of Hudson, +1-312-795-4202, ; Anshula Ahluwalia of Ogilvy Public Relations, +1-312-397-6074, , for Hudson Web site: http://www.hudson.com/ http://www.rasmussenreports.com/ http://www.hudson-index.com/

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