Regardless of current compensation, benefits, workplace location or office perks, having a poor manager could lead many employed Americans to explore other career options, according to a new survey released by Yoh.

The survey found 53% of respondents cited a lack of respect for employees in lesser positions as a top issue with managers that would cause them to consider a new job — even if they liked their current one.

Results also found that managers who break promises may cause workers to consider a new job despite other positive feelings they may have about their existing role, cited by 46%, followed by managers who overwork their employees and have unrealistic expectations of employees, both at 42%.

Additional traits of managers that would cause workers to consider other jobs include playing favorites and gossiping about other employees. And more than a third of employed Americans say managers who are overly critical, micromanage their employees, and do not listen when they voice their opinions are factors that would cause them to consider leaving their job.

“In today’s highly-competitive workforce climate, it’s more important than ever that companies ensure their employees are satisfied with management and their jobs before it’s too late,” Yoh President Emmett McGrath said. “With social media and various review sites available to prospective employees, bad behavior of managers is likely to get out — and quickly

McGrath advises having need to have a good hiring process, providing avenues for feedback from employees and training managers.

“It starts even before they are hired with how they treat job seekers, the interview and selection process, and onboarding,” he said. “Managers play a critical role every step of the way.”

The online survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Yoh from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13, 2018, among 2,027 US adults.