why do employees leave organizations? do they realy leave the organization or the job? or they leave the bosses? It has been said more than once, and for good reason, that employees leave their bosses – not their jobs. A Florida State University study scheduled for full release in the Fall 2007 issue of Leadership Quarterly confirms this. The study shows that 40% of employees work for bad bosses based on survey results. The reasons that employers score poorly are varied and many: • 39% of workers said their supervisor failed to keep promises • 37% indicated their supervisor failed to give credit when due • 31% said their supervisor gave them the "silent treatment" during the past year • 27% report their supervisor made negative comments about them to other employees or managers • 24% indicated their boss invaded their privacy • 23% said their supervisor blamed other to cover up personal mistakes or minimize embarrassment So what does this all boil down to? The effects of having bad bosses in your organization can be devastating. High turnover, poor employee morale, employee theft, diminished customer service, substandard employee performance, lower production, and an organizational culture of fear and mistrust can all be blamed in part on poor bosses and managers. thanks. borhan