Workers take caring bosses for granted, says IMD business school study
Lausanne, Switzerland – Caring bosses who help employees with their personal and work problems shouldn’t expect gratitude, loyalty and commitment in return, new research has warned. According to a study by IMD business school, most managers believe offering emotional support will benefit their company. Yet most employees simply view such shows of kindness as part of their superiors’ duties and have no intention of working any harder by way of saying thank-you. As a result, bosses who lend a helping hand must manage their own expectations, as they may find themselves frustrated with
