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Benefits September 20, 2007
Most Executives Wouldn't Want to Go it Alone
September 20, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The majority
of executives wouldn't choose to be their own boss if they
have the opportunity, according to a recent survey by Robert
Half Management Resources.
Reported by Adrien Martin
The survey of 150 executives found that 65% said the average executive would not choose to be self-employed if he or she had the necessary startup capital.
However, 32% disagreed with that assessment, down from the 38% in a similar survey 10 years earlier who felt senior managers would be interested in being their own boss.
“Some executives may see more opportunity – and security – in their corporate roles than in venturing out on their own,” said Paul McDonald, executive director of Robert Half Management Resources, who conducted the survey. “The failure of a sizable number of startups earlier in the decade left many senior managers wary of the risks associated with self-employment.”
He noted that consulting can be a good alternative for those who seek the advantages of self-employment without the administrative burden of owning a small business.