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REVEALED: 5 questions your employees are afraid to ask

REVEALED: 5 questions your employees are afraid to ask

Brand new research has revealed that almost one in four employees are too scared to approach their boss to ask some of the most important workplace questions.

In fact, the workplace study, conducted by CV-Library, has found that amongst millennials the figure gets even higher. Almost a third of 18-36-year olds are terrified at the thought of asking something of their manager.

However, there is hope. The survey of 1,000 UK professionals found that despite initial nerves, half of all workers agreed they would feel less awkward about asking questions once they’re comfortable with the top dogs.

Lee Biggins, Founder and Managing Director of CV-Library, commented that company culture can often inhibit staff feeling like they can ask questions.

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