Who Wants to Be Boss? Not Me, Most Workers Say; National Boss Day Survey By Ajilon Also Finds 22% of Workers Have Little Trust in Their Boss

"It just goes to show that even though plenty of employeesprobably fantasize about being boss, most have no desire to actuallytake on this responsibility," said Neil S. Lebovits, CPA, presidentand COO of Ajilon Professional Staffing. "In fact, it's hard to beboss in today's workplace. Bosses are pulled in many differentdirections from managing staff and serving clients to growing businessand managing their own set of bosses - and often have to deal withpressures and stress many workers simply might not want."

Other key findings from the survey:

-- How leadership stacks up. While 30% rate their bosses as a "champion" and 11% as "hopeless," 50% describe them as "adequate."

-- Trust is a factor. Over a third of respondents (37%) claimed their trust in their boss waivers day to day while less than a quarter (22%) have little to no trust in their boss. The 55-64 and 25-34 age brackets have the least amount of trust in their boss.

-- Where is the love? Only 29% of American employees surveyed believe their boss truly looks out for them.

The Ajilon Professional Staffing 2005 National Boss Day Surveyaims to provide insight into the state of the American workforce andis a part of Ajilon Professional Staffing's "Profiles of the AmericanWorker" survey series. This series was designed to help employers andemployees gain a better understanding of one another to form stronger,mutually beneficial relationships and improve the workplace.

"To help elevate your career and become boss someday, work onimproving relationships with your managers and know what challengesthey face on a day-to-day basis," Lebovits says. "The better you getalong with your boss, the better you'll perform and the moresatisfying you'll find your job."

Toward that end, Ajilon Professional Staffing offers the followingtips to workers:

-- Manage up. The ability to communicate with your manager in his or her own terms is essential to help you reach your career goals. Be aware of your boss' management style and goals and communicate your ideas or plans in a similar manner.

-- Make your boss your #1 fan. Your boss' success is tied to your success, so work with your manager to better understand his/her goals - and help achieve them!

-- Work even harder when the boss is away. Complete jobs they assigned before they return and make sure other projects did not slip through the cracks. Stay organized and pay attention to details. Before they return to the office, send them an e-mail update on the status of projects. They will appreciate this report waiting for them in their inbox.

-- Track your accomplishments. Although sometimes it's difficult to toot your own horn, make sure your boss is aware of your accomplishments and the times you go above and beyond the call of duty so he/she knows about your successes to reward you with time off, bonuses or a raise.

-- Be a team player. Every boss likes to have his team on his side. Demonstrate that you're committed to the company, not just to your own personal goals.

National Boss Day, which is always October 16th, offers employeesan opportunity to recognize those in supervisory positions. When theholiday falls on a weekend, it is generally celebrated on the workingday closest to October 16th. National Boss Day will be celebrated onOctober 17th this year.

Survey Methodology:

The current results are based upon telephone interviews with arepresentative sample of 625 adults, 18 years of age or older, who areemployed either full- or part-time. Participants included 337 men and216 women. Opinion Research Corporation's Caravan conducted interviewsbetween September 23 - 26, 2005. The margin of error is approximatelyplus or minus four percent. A copy of the survey questionnaire can beprovided upon request.

ABOUT AJILON PROFESSIONAL STAFFING, NORTH AMERICA:

Ajilon Professional Staffing, North America is a leading specialtystaffing and recruiting services firm and is part of the Adecco Group(NYSE: ADO) - the world's largest human resource solutions provider.The North American professional staffing division has four focusareas: Ajilon Finance, Ajilon Office, Ajilon Legal and AjilonSolutions. Ajilon Finance - previously AOC Accountants On Call -specializes exclusively in the temporary and permanent placement ofpremier accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals. AjilonOffice offers clients executive administrative and managementprofessionals on a temporary and permanent basis. Ajilon Legal,previously Co-Counsel, places highly qualified candidates in a widerange of specialized positions including attorneys, paralegals andlegal support professionals. Ajilon Solutions provides high-levelaccounting and finance consultants on a project basis. Moreinformation can b e found on the World Wide Web at www.ajilonusa.com.

ABOUT AJILON WORLDWIDE:

Ajilon Worldwide is a global leader in managed services andprofessional staffing with nearly 500 offices operating in 17territories in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Worldwide,Ajilon has divisions in information technology, engineering, financeand accounting, legal, high-end office support, communications, andsales and marketing. More information can be found on the World WideWeb at www.ajilon.com.