These days, all companies are trying to do more with less. Despite some concern about stretching staffs too thin, a recent survey suggests employees are fine with it.

Nearly half of employees (46% of women and 49% of men) wish they were more challenged in their jobs, according to a recent survey by Accenture.

That means many workers are actually looking to do more — which is fortunate considering the understaffed state many companies are in right now.

And they’re not just bored with their work — 58% of employees say they want to develop new skills and take on more duties to stay competitive in the current marketplace.

What it means for managers: Companies can get the most out of slim staffing budgets by identifying employees who want more responsibility — and have the skills to handle it — and giving it to them.

Do you think your employees are challenged enough?

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