Employers Should Honestly Assess Strengths And Weaknesses

The study suggests that many leaders are overestimating how well they're connecting with staff, prompting the suggestion that leaders honestly assess their own strengths and weaknesses.

Specific attention should be paid to communicating transparently, inspiring confidence and demonstrating interest in employee's professional development, the study said.

The study recommended that leaders examine how much time in the past six months they've spent recognizing employee accomplishments and meeting with employees for a roundtable discussion about the business.

If the answer is "not enough," employers should consider creative ways to connect more effectively both in-person and virtually.