Just as you can't choose your family, employees rarely have a say in who their manager is. But in Japan, a company is offering its employees the chance to choose their line manager. All the company's employees then receive a report detailing the qualities and weaknesses of each manager. Having something quantifiable makes it easier to choose, one of them told the Japanese public TV channel.Choosing the right manager can not only turn traditional hierarchical relationships on their head, but can also create a better atmosphere in the workplace. They are willing to resign if they identify dysfunctions in the workplace, and in particular if they have a bad relationship with their manager.

Source: Forbes June 06, 2024 09:54 UTC