Article - Nearly half of UK managers too overwhelmed to do their job, research finds

A study by Lattice and YouGov revealed that nearly half of UK managers felt overwhelmed with their routine responsibilities, leading to gaps in their confidence and skills. Two-fifths of managers reported weak relationships with HR, and a significant number expressed the need for clearer policies, training, and strategic assistance. The lack of support and upskilling for managers can impact employee relations and overall productivity within organisations.

Key Points

• 47% of UK managers felt overwhelmed with their routine responsibilities in the past six months.
• 33% of managers expressed the need for clearer policies and guidelines in areas such as recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
• Two-fifths of managers reported weak relationships with HR.
• Lack of support and upskilling for managers can lead to challenges in managing teams efficiently and impact organisational productivity.
• Managers desire guidance from HR and company leadership, particularly in training and development of core management skills.

Nearly half of UK managers too overwhelmed to do their job, research findsThe majority of respondents said they want support from HR and leadership to help them be better managerswww.peoplemanagement.co.uk