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LEADERSHIP REIMAGINED WHITEPAPER | 11 To stay or go? Leadership matters % % 36 26 No Yes, because of the management team % 23 % Yes, because of both the 25 management team and Yes, because of my my direct manager direct manager Thinking about your last 3 roles, have you ever left an organisation because of a poor management team or manager? The impact of leadership on employee retention cannot be overemphasised. A substantial 75% of respondents in our survey said they had left a job because of the management team, their direct manager, or both. Leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the work environment, influencing job satisfaction, and either inspiring employees to stay committed to a company or pushing them to consider other opportunities. In the next chapter, we will uncover how leaders can embrace pioneering employee retention strategies and optimise flexible working models to unleash their teams’ full potential, enabling them to thrive in the future of work. 13 Accelerating Australia’s AI Adoption, 2023, Boston Consulting Group 14 Accelerating Australia’s AI Adoption, 2023, Boston Consulting Group 15 Accelerating Australia’s AI Adoption, 2023, Boston Consulting Group