With long stint in the industry I found organisation may be about twenty percent impact for an Employee but it’s the Boss who makes eighty percent impact on the Employee. If the Boss is good eighty percent of the problems do not exist for the employee. Organisation matters much less as compared to the Boss factor. Boss matters most. Choose your Boss more than the Organisation. For the employee Boss is eighty percent of the organisation. Boss is the face of the organisation for the employee.
A good boss can make a big difference in an employee’s experience and overall job satisfaction. A supportive and understanding boss can create a positive work environment, provide guidance and mentorship and help employees navigate challenges. On the other hand, a difficult or unsupportive boss can make it difficult for employees to thrive and can lead to a lot of stress and frustration.
Organizations trying to attract talent through higher compensation may be able to get talent but if the Boss is toxic it will not able to retain the talent for long. In contrast, few organizations may pay relatively less as compared to their competitors but able to retain people due to caring Bosses. A supportive Boss can motivate, retain and develop people.
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When joining a new organization it can be difficult to fully understand what the Boss will be like until you start working closely with him or her. However, there are some strategies you can use to get a sense of your future Boss before joining a new company:
1. Research on your future Boss – look up your would-be Boss on professional networking sites like LinkedIn. You can get a sense of their background, experience and any mutual connections you may have. This can give you an idea about them.
2. Ask during the interview process – during the interview process don’t be afraid to ask questions about the leadership style of your would be Boss .
3. Speak to current or former employees- If possible try to speak to current or former employees of the company to get insights into what it’s like to work under your would be boss. They can provide you with valuable information about their leadership style, behaviour and temperament.
4. Observe during the interview – pay attention to how your would be Boss interacts with you during the interview process. Are they respectful, engaged, and transparent in their communication. This can give you valuable insight into what it might be like working under his or her leadership.
5. Trust your instincts- sometimes gut feelings can be a good indicator of how you might get along with your Boss. If something doesn’t feel right during the interview process or if you have concerns it’s important to listen to your instincts.
Remember, while it’s important to try and gather information about your would be Boss before joining a new organization, it’s also important to keep in mind that managing Boss is a skill.
Finally it’s the Boss who makes you or breaks you, he shapes you or destroys you, he retains you or makes you to leave, rewards you or punishes you, gives you growth or stagnates you. You see the organisation through your Boss. Boss creates your image in the organisation or with the top leadership. Remember Boss is always right and if not be very careful and polite in giving feedback to him. Don’t hurt the ego of the Boss. You don’t have to pamper the Boss but make yourself valuable and liked by him. Manage the Boss and you are happy.
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