Is Stepping Down Really the Answer?
Why Managers are Fleeing to Avoid Stress (And What You Can Do Instead!)
Have you heard the latest workplace trend? No, it's not another hybrid work model or corporate yoga class (though those sound nice). Instead, some managers are voluntarily taking a demotion to escape the stress and strain of managing people. Yep, that's right—leaders everywhere are climbing back down the corporate ladder.
Now, while the thought of sidestepping the constant emails, performance reviews, and "Can I pick your brain for a second?" interruptions might sound appealing, we’re here to suggest that maybe—just maybe—taking a demotion isn't your only escape route. Here’s why and what you can do to make the role of management a little less Mad Max and a little more mindful management.