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Generation Z shuns manager roles, pressuring European firms
Global research shows that only about 6 % of Generation Z employees want senior‑management positions, preferring work‑life balance over promotions and higher pay. Tomasz Szklarski, CEO of Enpulse, told Euronews that the main reason for this reluctance is the growing responsibility that managerial roles entail.
In recent years the average number of direct reports per manager has doubled, rising from roughly six employees to around twelve. The larger teams increase pressure on managers, who must meet business targets, answer to boards, and support the development and wellbeing of bigger workforces.
Companies across Europe are reporting difficulty finding and preparing the next generation of leaders, a problem compounded by the continent’s demographic decline and shrinking labour pool. Experts warn that without new managers, organizational efficiency and economic performance in Europe could suffer.
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Enpulse · Europe · European companies · European labour market · Generation Z · Tomasz Szklarski
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- [● 8 SOURCES] Tomasz Szklarski, CEO of Enpulse, is quoted as saying the low interest in management is a serious problem for organizations. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · ratb.ro · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The average number of employees reporting to a single manager has increased from about six to about twelve. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · manualdohomemmoderno.com.br · +4 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Companies are encountering growing difficulty finding future leaders because few Gen Z workers seek management roles. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · ratb.ro · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The leadership‑aversion trend is especially concerning for Europe due to demographic decline and a shrinking labour force. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · ratb.ro · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The rise in team size has increased pressure on managers to meet targets and support larger teams. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · ratb.ro · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Generation Z workers prioritize work‑life balance over promotions and higher salaries. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · ratb.ro · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Approximately 6 % of Generation Z employees want senior‑management positions. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · ratb.ro · +3 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Demographic decline in Europe reduces the available labour force, worsening the leadership gap. stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · ratb.ro · 6yka.com · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Generation Z workers prioritize work‑life balance over promotion. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · ratb.ro · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Companies are facing difficulty finding and preparing future leaders. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · ratb.ro · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Managers face increased pressure due to larger teams and expanded responsibilities. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · www.descopera.ro · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Only about 6 % of Generation Z employees want senior‑management positions. gazetaoltului.ro · stirilazi.ro · capital.ba · economedia.ro · www.descopera.ro · +1 more