Most Employees Think The Boss Is Dishonest

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Posted Oct 20th 2009 12:00PM

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boss studyWe simply don't trust our bosses, according to a survey conducted for Adecco Group North America. This month, Harris Interactive interviewed over 2,000 adults nationwide, half of whom were employed full- or part-time. Here's what the study uncovered:

  • 53 percent of workers do not think their boss is honest.

  • 25 percent believe their boss is dishonest about their job security.

  • 53 percent do not think their boss is fair or patient.



  • 75 percent do not think their boss is loyal.

  • 28 percent would lay off or fire their boss if given the opportunity.

  • 40 percent would take their bosses' jobs if offered.

  • 66 percent of workers would not change anything about their relationship with their boss.

  • 89 percent think their relationship with the boss is important for job satisfaction.

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