Should bosses of those with finance jobs in Hong Kong lead by example?

A good employer should be able to lead by their own example, according to one business expert.

In news that may be of interest to those looking for finance jobs in Hong Kong who want to work under a good boss, Shaf Rasul, a dragon on Dragon''s Den online and a judge for the 2010 Orange Leader of the Year Award, said that he views his staff as his most important asset.

He added that in these times of austerity, he has taken a more active interest in the welfare of his workforce and now tries to get more involved with his employees.

"It has helped office morale substantially. The staff are getting more involved in the business, they''re coming up with suggestions to make the business better," he explained.

Rasul noted that he believes his management style is firm but fair and that he would never expect one of his employees to do something he would not do himself.

Research carried out for the 2010 Orange Leader of the Year Award revealed that 56 per cent of bosses believe they have actively changed their leadership style in order to be viewed as a team player.