Almost 4 out of 10 managers have not been trained

What if the trend of Accidental Managers, those managers promoted within their company without any training or support, was a reality in Europe as well? To find out more, Robert Walters conducted a European survey of professionals.

65% of professionals who became managers did not feel supported

Promotion to manager status is a real step in a professional's career. However, it is necessary to feel supported during this period. According to this survey, when these managers took up their position, 30% of them experienced imposter syndrome, 24% felt overworked, and 12% noticed a lack of resources and support.

"Before promoting an employee, it is important to make sure that the system governing this promotion is in place.

Failing to train future managers usually leads them to failure, and it also impacts the company.

Indeed, management is one of the main reasons for the departure of professionals," explains Özlem Simsek, Managing Director of Robert Walters.

Nearly 7 out of 10 managers feel that they have been promoted "discreetly"

No official announcement of promotion, change of job title or salary increase: 68% of the managers surveyed say they have already been promoted without any real recognition from their company. A lack of consideration that could impact their productivity and their sense of belonging, especially in a context where their role is increasingly difficult.

"Today's managers need to integrate hybrid management, with a greater focus on mental health. At the moment, they’re also dealing with the emergence of Generation Z in the workplace, and thus the cohesion of intergenerational teams," observes Özlem.

If the role of a manager is to keep his teams motivated, productive and to ensure their well-being in the workplace, it is essential that he is in return considered by the company and that his hierarchy shows recognition for his work.

35% of managers have not (yet) received training

Becoming a manager is not a matter of improvisation: professionals promoted to managerial positions need guidance. Nevertheless, 27% of managers say they have not received any management training. For 8%, this was promised, but the training remains on hold for the time being. However, 67% of respondents explain that they have asked once or several times to follow a training course to carry out their new position, proof of a real need on the part of these professionals.

Among managers who have not requested training, while 42% of them deplore a lack of time, 46% explain that it is due to budget cuts, and 10% fear their employer's opinion. "Beyond training programs, which only present a theoretical aspect of management, companies can offer mentoring to support any new manager in taking up their position," concludes Özlem.

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