How a manager's mood can impact an employee's working day

New research has found that in many organisations a manager’s mood dictates the workplace climate – with favouritism and trust-issues also blighting UK offices.

The study, by the Institute of Leadership & Management, found that 50% of leaders allow their mood to impact employees’ work.

40% regularly showed favouritism in the workplace, whilst a fifth of leaders failed to build trust with colleagues.

With authenticity as a leadership trait receiving increased media attention over the last 12 months, managers that fail to demonstrate this characteristic may find themselves under even more intense scrutiny.