DO BOSSES HEED EMPLOYEE SUGGESTIONS?

• Position: OfficeTeam Div. survey - Brief Article

Many managers profess to having open-door policies, but just how comfortable are employees in approaching the boss? In a nationwide consumer survey developed by OfficeTeam, a staffing service specializing in highly skilled administrative professionals, just 38% of working men and women report that their managers are very willing to listen to new ideas and suggestions for improvement.

"Good suggestions can come from all levels of the organization, and employees who interact regularly with clients or vendors can offer especially valuable feedback for improving products and services," indicates Diane Domeyer, executive director of OfficeTeam. "While most respondents...