what are direct reports

Direct reports are employees who report directly to a manager, supervisor, or person in a leadership role within a company. They are also known as subordinates. Direct reports are responsible for carrying out specific tasks or projects within their area of expertise, and they are accountable to their manager for their work. Managers are responsible for assigning tasks, providing feedback, and making decisions that impact the employees work. Direct reports may themselves have direct reports, and the number of direct reports a manager has will depend on several factors, including the difficulty or complexity of the work, the experience and skill of the employees, the experience of the manager, and the workload. Direct reporting can make it easier to define roles and responsibilities, align expertise with projects and deliverables, delegate tasks, improve communication, and deliver feedback. In contrast, indirect reports work under managers direct reports.