Listening is a skill that must be attained. Therefore, better skills brings better and sufficient outcome. At work environment, listening is important to the points of proper interpretation, effective learning, complete information and solving problems quickly. Therefore, better listening skills are the messenger of expected result.
When listening at work you can become a better employee because you are aware of everything for one. But also because listening to others in general is respectful to do. So for example one of your employees needs someone to fill in for them and you are available but you weren't listening that means they have to go to work or find another active listening employee and you get less money.
