You Told Us 6 Things You Secretly Wish Your Manager Did Differently

Managers set the tone for many businesses. They can inspire and encourage staff members to do innovative work, advocate for their employees’ career goals, mentor emerging talent, and even become lifelong friends. According to a survey by RingCentral Glip, 56% of men and 47% of women consider their supervisor to be their friend. On the flip side, 76% of job seekers polled by Monster in 2018 said they had left or were leaving their jobs due to toxic bosses. As managers seek to retain top talent amid the Great Resignation, we asked readers what they wish their managers did differently.