Who will be the boss if no one wants the job?

Anyone who’s ever watched the HBO series the Sopranos or the movie The Godfather knows that being “the boss” is an often stressful thing.
In Tony Soprano’s case, he needed to see a therapist. In Don Corleone’s case, it was either kill or be killed.
Although life in management may not be as dramatic as life in the Soprano or Corleone organizations (“families), more and more workers today are viewing the climb up the career ladder is something they are not particularly interested in, according to a recent study.

No longer do most workers believe becoming a boss is the best thing for them professionally. A study from the staffing firm Addison Group revealed that two-thirds of employees don’t think being a manager has the potential to advance their career.

In addition, only 25 percent of workers said learning how to be a better manager is a priority, with 17 percent of workers saying they don’t enjoy managing others.

“Following the recession, we’ve seen a strong candidates’ market, where companies must increasingly cater to hard-to-find talent,” said Thomas Moran, CEO, Addison Group.
“Given the challenges surrounding both attracting and retaining talent,” Moran states, “it’s crucial for management, recruitment and HR to have an intimate understanding of what employees today want from their employers and places of work.”

Today’s employees understand they’re hot commodities. With 37 percent of workers noting their resume is up to date – there is a readiness to jump ship if the right opportunity arises. Millennials in particular are even more inclined to keep the door open to new opportunities, with 44 percent claiming to keep their resumes current at all times. There is a clear desire to capitalize on this “candidates’ market,” making it increasingly imperative for employers to understand the evolving wants and needs of their employees – today and tomorrow.

While the becoming a “boss” does not appear to be a priority for today’s workers, the Addison Group survey does spotlight what really matters to employees when it comes to benefits and perks.
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