Survey on Managerial Caution Conducted Among Employees in Their 20s
JEIC conducted a survey on managerial behavior among 238 full-time employees in their 20s. The results show that over 30% feel their managers are overly cautious, and 70% prefer direct and frank communication.
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JEIC, a company providing corporate training and recruitment support, has released the results of a survey regarding 'managerial caution' among full-time employees aged 20-29 who used their job placement services. (Respondents: 238, Survey Period: Jan 9 – May 12, 2026)
Over 30% feel their manager is 'withholding' or 'being overly cautious'.
When asked if they feel their manager is hesitant or overly cautious, 2.9% said 'frequently' and 30.7% said 'sometimes'. Combined, about one in three young employees feel this in their daily workplace.
Situations where this is felt:
1st: 'When pointing out mistakes' (51.3%)
2nd: 'When asking about private matters' (27.5%)
Other common responses included casual non-work conversations, offering praise, assigning high-difficulty tasks, and providing growth-oriented guidance.
70% prefer direct communication without excessive caution.
When asked if they desire a relationship without such excessive caution, 70% answered 'Yes'.
Reasons for desiring frank communication:
- Growth: Employees believe failure helps long-term development. Excessive caution prevents necessary feedback, negatively impacting growth.
- Productivity: Frank exchange of opinions is essential for higher precision and results.
- Relationship Building: Clear communication makes reporting, informing, and consulting easier.
- Clarity: Indirect communication often leads to misunderstandings of the manager's intent.
Over 30% feel their manager is 'withholding' or 'being overly cautious'.
When asked if they feel their manager is hesitant or overly cautious, 2.9% said 'frequently' and 30.7% said 'sometimes'. Combined, about one in three young employees feel this in their daily workplace.
Situations where this is felt:
1st: 'When pointing out mistakes' (51.3%)
2nd: 'When asking about private matters' (27.5%)
Other common responses included casual non-work conversations, offering praise, assigning high-difficulty tasks, and providing growth-oriented guidance.
70% prefer direct communication without excessive caution.
When asked if they desire a relationship without such excessive caution, 70% answered 'Yes'.
Reasons for desiring frank communication:
- Growth: Employees believe failure helps long-term development. Excessive caution prevents necessary feedback, negatively impacting growth.
- Productivity: Frank exchange of opinions is essential for higher precision and results.
- Relationship Building: Clear communication makes reporting, informing, and consulting easier.
- Clarity: Indirect communication often leads to misunderstandings of the manager's intent.
FAQ
調査対象は何歳から何歳ですか？
20歳から29歳までの正社員です。
上司の遠慮を感じる場面で最も多いものは？
「ミスや間違いを指摘するとき」が51.3%で最も多い結果となりました。
若手社員が上司に遠慮しないコミュニケーションを望む割合は？
上司からの遠慮や気遣いを感じている若手社員のうち、70.0%が遠慮しないコミュニケーションを望んでいます。
なぜ若手社員は過度な遠慮を望まないのですか？
自身の成長やスキル向上のための厳しい指導や、業務の精度向上、信頼関係の構築を望んでいるためです。
回答者は何名ですか？
238名です。