The vast majority of UK workers believe that they have a great boss, according to a survey by Peninsula, the employment law firm.

The research found that 76% of respondents said that they had a great boss, while 62% of respondents feel their boss is a good role model and someone that they would like to aspire to. 

However, 54% believed that their boss's biggest weakness was blaming others for their own personal mistakes at work.

Alan Price, head of HR business for Peninsula, says: "There is no doubt that relationships between employee and employer are better than ever and this is great to see. Obviously a great boss is made and not born. Anyone can possess good management skills but being a good boss involves many skills including being an effective leader, fair and a good listener."

The research showed that 60% of respondents believe that their boss is approachable and feel they can discuss problems regarding the workplace openly.

It found that 62% of those polled aspire to be just like their boss, while 78% would be sorry to say goodbye to their boss.