Why Middle Managers are Feeling the Squeeze and How to Fix It

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Middle managers are in charge of implementing the slew of changes taking effect in workplaces nationwide — and polling shows it’s making them miserable. A new report from the Future Forum finds that middle managers are more stressed than any of their co-workers. Why? According to Brian Elliott, a senior vice president at Slack and Executive Leader of the Future Forum, it’s because middle managers are in a game of tug of war between executives and their direct reports. He tells us what executives can do to pave paths for middle managers to find success now. And we hear from a middle manager who decided she felt too squeezed to stay in a corporate job. Send us your stories about work and careers! Email [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 212-416-2394. Further Reading: The War to Define What Work Looks Like Here’s How the Modern Manager is Changing Why Bosses Should Ask Employees to do Less, Not More Workplace Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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