Supervision <br /> Acknowledgement, recognition and encouragement of professional development were the <br /> supervisor behaviors most closely related to employee satisfaction, engagement and efficacy. <br /> Supervisor behavior ranked by strength of association with highly <br /> satisfied employees <br /> My supervisor acknowledges when my performance is strong. 1 159% <br /> I have received recognition or praise for doing good work in the 158% <br /> last month. <br /> My supervisor encourages my professional development. 158% <br /> I feel like my supervisor cares about me as a person. 156% <br /> My supervisor seems to understand my job. 155% <br /> My supervisor has discussed my performance with me in the last 52 <br /> year. <br /> 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% <br /> Percent who agree rather than disagree with each statement who rate high on the satisfaction index <br /> Supervisor behavior ranked by strength of association with highly <br /> engaged employees <br /> My supervisor acknowledges when my performance is strong. 175% <br /> My supervisor encourages my professional development. 172% <br /> I have received recognition or praise for doing good work in the 172 <br /> last month. <br /> I feel like my supervisor cares about me as a person. 168 % <br /> My supervisor seems to understand my job. 166 % <br /> My supervisor has discussed my performance with me in the last 165%, <br /> year. <br /> 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% <br /> Percent who agree rather than disagree with each statement who rate high on the satisfaction index <br /> 13 <br />