Employees want more feedback on their future from the boss, according to research released today by Robert Half Finance & Accounting. The survey found 40% of professionals said their managers never discuss their career paths with them. Additionally, 37% said they would like to discuss their career paths at least quarterly while another 45% want to review their options annually.

“Supervisors who are not discussing career progression with their staff are missing an opportunity to engage and retain their team,” said Paul McDonald, senior executive director for Robert Half. “Employees who don’t know when they’ll earn a promotion or raise, or understand how they fit into a company’s long-term strategy aren’t likely to stick around long.” 

The survey asked finance and accounting professionals, “How often would you like your manager to discuss your career path with you?” and “How often does your manager discuss your career path with you?” Their responses:

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The online survey included more than 1,200 finance and accounting professionals in the US.