Almost 50% of staff resignations due to poor management

Almost 50% of staff that resign from their jobs do so because they disagree with their company's management style, according to a poll by BT Business.

Research carried out by BT shows that 42% of employees left their last jobs because they felt that their managers used outdated management methods and that they were constantly supervised.

25% of respondents stated that the use of management styles that constantly evaluate staff are detrimental, and do not encourage them in their career development and prospects.

In the current economic climate it is vital that small businesses hold onto their best staff and ensure that their workforce feel motivated and valued. A recent survey by the Chartered Management Institute found that just 8% of managers are given sign-off responsibility for the work that they undertake by their company owner.

"Things have to become much more collaborative and trusting. Managers have to trust their people to then deliver on the things that they're there to do,' said Robin Mackenzie, marketing director of BT Business.