Workplace Challenges

47% of executives dissatisfied

Executive Quiz results released by The Korn/Ferry Institute reveal that nearly half (47%) of employed executives are either somewhat or very dissatisfied with their current position.

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The lackluster job market has not only left executives unhappy with their jobs, but survey results also uncover a lack of trust for corporate leadership.

When asked what best describes employee morale within their company, 45% of employed executives said either "fair" or "poor," followed by 42% who said "good" and only 13% who said "outstanding."

A surprising 31% of executives stated they do not trust their boss. Despite this, however, three-quarters gave them favourable performance ratings: excellent (19%), above average (35%) or average (22%).

Even worse, 36% of executives reported they do not trust their CEO. In fact, when asked if their current CEO is the best person for the job, only 38% said "absolutely," while 34% responded "somewhat""and 2% said "not at all."


Finally, when executives were asked if they aspire to be CEOs, 56% said "yes," 16% said "maybe," 12% said "no" and 15% already are or have been a CEO.

Aspirations also ran high for their boss's job: 67% of executives said they aspire to have their boss's position while the other 33% do not.



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