Some managers are great and exemplify great managers and mentors - highly supportive, unbiased and will provide honest feedback and recognition where due. Some managers however have some qualities to be desired. Usually managers higher up (above immediate line manager or one above) are quite approachable and down to earth.
Graduate, Adelaide - Invalid Date
My manager is excellent. Obviously there is a range and have heard other people worse experiences than I have had. Managers tend not to be technical mentors. Mentorship is generally good but handled more by senior technical staff. Although there is a mentorship scheme in place, it is ultimately up to the individual how much they get out of it.
Graduate, Adelaide - Invalid Date
It varies widely between different managers. In general managers are approachable, but the effort must be made by an employee to seek them out and learn this.
Graduate, Adelaide - Invalid Date
Direct managers are very good at communicating with staff. Due to the uncertainty at the moment, higher managers are not as visible.
Graduate, Adelaide - Invalid Date
I have a very good working relationship with my team leader regarding performance feedback. I do not have any ongoing communication with higher management however. Internal communication is not always as good as I feel it could be.
Graduate, Adelaide - Invalid Date
These are all great, sometimes it feels like we do performance reviews just to do them rather than for any real benefit
Graduate, Brisbane - Invalid Date
Open plan office space in city creates plenty of informal opportunities to interact with managers. Formal buddy system for graduates is satisfactory. Recent use of Yammer allows senior management to reflect, identify, communicate and praise staff.
Graduate, Roma - Invalid Date
Managers are very accessible. Team leaders hold regular group and one-on-one meetings. Managers organise monthly meetings to catch up with departments.
Midlevel, Gladstone - Invalid Date
Direct management is terrific, upper management is more distant however can be interacted with if required. Great feedback and development discussions from direct management
Graduate, Brisbane - Invalid Date
Depends very much on the manager. My personal manager is a great mentor.
Graduate, Adelaide - Invalid Date
Managers are generally very accessible and often technical as well. Have 1-on-1s with team leader regarding performance and issues/concerns. Company has regular updates for all staff and company news is on the intranet.
Graduate, Brisbane - Invalid Date
My own manager is excellent, and makes a very good mentor who is always willing to answer my questions. I also enjoy that the CEO takes time to write his blog which is posted on the main site. Middle management however has not been very accessible.
Graduate, Brisbane, Australia - Invalid Date