The traditional career path of rising to a managerial role is losing its appeal, with 36% of tech workers, especially Gen-Zs and Millennials, expressing reluctance.
The pandemic brought additional challenges for managers, from coordinating remote work to dealing with hybrid schedules and vaccination statuses. The post-Covid workplace sees middle managers as the most exhausted employees, facing blame and loneliness.
Organizational support for managers is declining, impacting their effectiveness. The constant pressure, office politics, and the shift from hands-on work to managing processes contribute to the diminishing allure of managerial positions.
Many professionals find themselves forfeiting what they love for managerial responsibilities.