" series offers sage advice for navigating all manner of workplace issues, from the perspective of a young employee.
I've had a boss exactly like you. You want the younguns to get used to how the business world works. You might even be sincere in your desire to help them. And you're uniquely qualified to do it, because you've climbed the ladder yourself. First, a lot of entry-level tasks, like updating spreadsheets, can be automated. Start by looking for those. If your employees have to spend an hour filling out TPS reports that a computer could do in 30 seconds, they have a right to be indignant.