Expert: Employees need to feel valued

Too many people in sales jobs do not feel appreciated by their employees, according to an expert, who said that the difficult economic climate has left many staff feeling over-worked and under-paid.

Claire McCartney, resourcing and talent planning adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development said that at the moment people looking for sales jobs want to be recognised for their hard work.

"Organisations need to develop the people management skills of their line managers and acknowledge the importance of saying thank you for a job well done," she said.

The employment expert added that workers want the truth from their companies about the safety of the position and also to feel like they can work together with management to overcome problems.

In a recent report by Reabur, 21 per cent of Brits feel 'bullied' by their boss at work, whilst a further 28 per cent feel picked on by a peer at work. However, only eight per cent admitted to reporting the incidents.

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Posted by John Oak

Filed: 22-07-2010