Argentinian workers, in general, maintain a good relationship with their employers, as investigated by the Argentine News Agency. 58% of Argentinian workers feel valued by their boss. More than half (56%) of Argentinian workers indicated that they have never been mistreated by their boss. However, 33% stated that they have at some point felt mistreated by their superior: 9% considered it to have happened many times, and a minority of 2% referred to always feeling mistreated by their boss. When asked about their relationship with their current boss, 46% of Argentinian workers said they are very happy with the type of relationship they have with their boss; 41% took a neutral stance, saying they are neither happy nor unhappy, and, at the opposite extreme, 9% of those surveyed reported being unhappy with their boss and 4% very unhappy. In the region, Chilean workers are the most satisfied with their relationship with their boss (48%), followed by Argentinians (46%), and in last place are Uruguayan workers (43%), who are the least satisfied with their relationship with their direct superior. In line with these results, the majority of workers in the region feel valued and maintain a good relationship with their boss. 30% of Argentinians, 40% of Chileans, and 41% of Uruguayans surveyed stated that they would have their direct boss among their social media contacts. “This data shows how the entry of millennials and centennials into the world of work has largely blurred the separation between the personal and professional spheres built by previous generations, more reluctant to openly form friendship ties at work,” indicated Randstad. Towards the end, and related to bosses and social media, Avila emphasized closer, more horizontal relationships. “The challenge lies in finding an optimal balance between closeness and boundaries, so that this greater proximity does not dilute roles or complicate daily management. Managing relationships and the work environment, balancing demand and results with ties and well-being, is a central skill that leaders must develop to ensure more humane work environments.” Despite more than half of Argentinians feeling comfortable with their boss in their respective jobs, a third admit never having received, at least, recognition for their achievements. With more than 4,000 people surveyed, the global leading talent company Randstad presented the results of its latest survey. In contrast, 29% indicated feeling little valued by their boss and 14% felt not valued at all by their direct superior. Among the group that feels valued by their boss, 18% feel very valued by their boss, while 39% referred to feeling moderately valued. When comparing these data regionally, it is observed that Chilean workers are the ones who report feeling most valued by their boss at 59%. They are followed by Argentinian workers at 58%, and finally, Uruguayan workers who report feeling valued by their direct boss account for 57%. Andrea Avila, CEO of Randstad for Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, pointed out that feeling valued at work “is a key element that shapes the work environment, one of the most important intangibles when it comes to attracting and engaging talent.” “Valuation, recognition, and the relationships that are woven between leaders and their teams have a central incidence on belonging and the sense of community, and consequently on commitment and work performance,” details Avila. In this sense, she highlights that working on organizational culture and leadership skills development acts as “an imperative to reduce the gap and ensure that the positive recognition experience consistently reaches all teams,” regardless of the sector or hierarchical level. Recognition of achievements The Randstad survey also shows that 22% of Argentinian workers feel that their boss always recognizes their achievements, while 46% feel recognized for their achievements only some of the time. Almost a third (32%) ensure they have never received recognition from their superior. Compared to the South American region, Chilean workers are the ones who report the most recognition of achievements from their bosses, reaching 26%. They are followed by Argentinians (22%) and the podium is completed by Uruguayan workers (21%). At the opposite extreme, 32% of Argentinian and Chilean workers — and 35% of Uruguayans — ensure they have never received recognition from their superior. “It is not enough for people to feel that their work is important and valued: they need to see that value reflected in concrete gestures from leaders. Recognition of achievements, timely feedback, and development conversations are simple, low-cost, high-impact tools, but still underutilized,” explains the CEO of Randstad for Argentina and the region. Valuation of listening, treatment, and relationship When surveying participants about communication with their boss, 37% of Argentinian workers said their boss always listens to and takes into account their opinions. However, 43% stated that their boss sometimes takes into account their opinions and 20% ensured that their boss has never asked for their opinion. Compared to Chile and Uruguay, Chilean workers are the most listened to by their boss (41%), followed by Uruguayans (38%) and in last place, Argentinians (37%). The opposite is true for the 20% of Argentinians, 21% of Uruguayans, and 21% of Chileans, who ensure that their boss never takes into account their opinions.
