Today, good management is more essential than ever. Your success depends on the ability to attract and retain good staff. It might not be obvious, but your managers are the critical link. Consider these research findings pertaining to staff retention. The most frequently cited reason an employee leaves is poor management and lack of career advancement.(1) 75 percent of employees surveyed stated that their manager is the worst part of their day.(2) 65 percent of employees surveyed said they would rather have a new manager than a pay raise.