Rather, we need to remember what makes a middle manager valuable.
AdvertisementWith improved communication and listening, more empathy, and emotional intelligence, middle managers could save themselves from the "great unbossing," Gandy said.
The attack on middle managersCompanies have been axing middle management positions as a way to cut costs.
For starters, middle managers provide mentorship to junior employees and graduate staffers.
A lack of trainingGood middle managers need training and guidance, which is severely lacking in current workplaces, Gandy said.
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