A decent boss can make the world of difference at work | Financial Times
Job satisfaction takes many forms but beware the demoralising effects of impersonal systems for evaluating employees
✒ Defining “the best job” or even “a good job” is difficult because different jobs suit different people at different stages in their life.
However, the one common thread that linked many people’s opinions about job they loved: is a decent boss who gave them some autonomy and “had their back”.
Take note of the author’s conclusion:
“The good news for employers is that you don’t have to pay spectacularly well or offer the best benefits to be a decent place to work. The bad news is that if you run an organisation where bad managers are overlooked or even rewarded, no amount of free fruit or employee meditation apps will fix it.”