Questions below refer to the following poll and analysis.
We are working to improve the overall working dynamics within our company, in particular employee's attitudes towards the relationships with senior management, a primary factor influencing the core human relations in the workplace. Please read below, and circle one answer only.
1. Please describe your working relationship style with your direct senior manager.
A) Casual B) Very casual C) Formal D) Very formal
2. How often do you meet with your senior manager to discuss your progress and projects in general?
A) Once a week B) Once a month C) Once a year D) Never
3. How do you address your senior manager in correspondence?
A) By first name B) By last name C) By full title D) Flexible - depends on topic
4. How would you prefer that your senior manager view you?
A) As an employee B) As a colleague C) As a friend
D) As a trainee
5. How satisfied are you with your relationship with your senior manager?
A) Very satisfied B) Satisfied C) Somewhat satisfied D) Not satisfied
Results
1. A) Casual 53% B) Very casual 7%
C) Formal 26% D) Very formal 14%
2. A) Once a week 48% B) Once a month 25%
C) Once a year 19% D) Never 8%
3. A) By first name 45% B) By last name 30%
C) By full title 10% D) Flexible - depends on topic 15%
4. A) As an employee 23% B) As a colleague 47%
C) As a friend 25% D) As a trainee 5%
5. A) Very satisfied 63% B) Satisfied 28%
C) Somewhat satisfied 7% D) Not satisfied 2%
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ANALYSIS
After reviewing the study results, we conclude that a large number of staff relationships with their senior managers are increasingly casual, which corresponds to the nationwide trends of effective workforce relationships. Interaction and communication with management is therefore more frequent and natural. Correspondence and other written communication are also more friendly and casual, with almost half of respondents feeling comfortable using a first name basis only.
Employees want and enjoy a co-working relationship view with their senior managers, preferring to be viewed as a colleague. With a staggering 63% “very satisfied” with their relationships and another 28% “satisfied'', the present relations in our company's staff with management seem to indicate a surprisingly content team of people.
Of course, we will recommend making effort to increasing the overall satisfaction in all relationships for everyone.