WHO’S THE BOSS?
How comfortable would you be REPORTING TO a manager who is YOUNGER than you?
| Age 18-34 | Age 35-54 | Age 55+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very comfortable | 36% | 40% | 57% | |
| Somewhat comfortable | 42% | 43% | 36% | |
| Somewhat uncomfortable | 17% | 15% | 4% | |
| Very uncomfortable | 4% | 3% | 3% |
What is the biggest challenge in reporting to a manager who is younger than you?
| Age 18-34 | Age 35-54 | Age 55+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Different work ethics/values/expectations | 23% | 28% | 24% | |
| Different leadership/learning styles | 25% | 19% | 20% | |
| Different communication styles | 19% | 20% | 16% | |
| Different ways of using technology | 9% | 10% | 7% | |
| Different motivations/incentives | 10% | 7% | 4% | |
| No challenges | 14% | 15% | 28% |
How comfortable would you be MANAGING a worker who is OLDER than you?
| Age 18-34 | Age 35-54 | Age 55+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very comfortable | 54% | 56% | 69% | |
| Somewhat comfortable | 35% | 35% | 26% | |
| Somewhat uncomfortable | 10% | 8% | 3% | |
| Very uncomfortable | 1% | 1% | 1% |
What’s the biggest challenge in managing a worker who is older than you?
| Age 18-34 | Age 35-54 | Age 55+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Different work ethics/values/expectations | 17% | 15% | 11% | |
| Different leadership/learning styles | 18% | 15% | 10% | |
| Different communication styles | 18% | 17% | 14% | |
| Different ways of using technology | 26% | 27% | 14% | |
| Different motivations/incentives | 9% | 7% | 12% | |
| No challenges | 12% | 19% | 37% |
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 1,007 workers in the United States.
Some responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.
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