A new global survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters has revealed a striking shift in workplace attitudes among Generation Z employees. According to the study, 52 per cent of Gen Z workers do not aspire to become managers, a trend being described as “conscious unbossing.” This term reflects their deliberate choice to avoid managerial roles, redefining what success means to them.

The survey highlights that 69 per cent of Gen Z professionals believe middle-management positions come with high stress and little reward. Instead, 72 per cent prefer to grow as individual contributors rather than taking on leadership responsibilities. While 89 per cent of companies still consider middle managers crucial to structure and performance, there remains a clear disconnect between organizational expect

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