Workers aren't happy with how their managers communicate — or, for that matter, with their manner.

You might think that bosses would be good communicators, able to deal with employees in a diplomatic manner, but many workers say that's not the case. According to a study from Robert Half Management Resources, close to a third of workers (30%), when asked "Which skill do you think your manager needs to improve most?" say communication and diplomacy.

Greater technical expertise comes in second, with 18 percent choosing that, followed by leadership, at 17%. Lower on the list are strategic thinking (14%) and project management (8%).

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