Women DO make better bosses than men: Two-thirds of employees believe female leaders are better than their male counterparts, excelling at multitasking, organizational skills and being more empathetic, study shows
- The only area men perceived to be better was with regard to ‘innovative solutions’
Two-thirds of UK workers believe women make better bosses than men, a survey shows.
Women leaders were perceived as male leaders in key leadership areas such as multitasking and organizational skills, while 83 percent of employees viewed female bosses as more empathetic.
Another 74 percent believed female bosses had a more collaborative leadership style, while 69 percent believed women were more approachable and supportive in the workplace.
More than four-fifths of employees thought female bosses were better at promoting a positive work environment than men.
The only area where men were seen as better than women was with regard to ‘innovative solutions’: 54 percent of respondents chose men as more effective.
Two-thirds of UK workers believe women are better bosses than men [Stock photo]
Only nine of the UK’s top 100 companies on the FTSE index have female CEOs [Stock photo]
Overall, 67 per cent of the 2,300 employees surveyed by the British Business Excellence Awards said they believed female leaders were more effective at their jobs than male bosses.
Sarah Austin, the group’s director, said: ‘The results of the study suggest that promoting and nurturing female leaders can have a positive impact on company performance and employee satisfaction.
“Women in business have come a long way in breaking down outdated stereotypes, but we must continue to push archaic boundaries and ensure we continue to be represented at the top of British business.”
Only nine of the UK’s top 100 companies on the FTSE index have female CEOs.