Currently, middle managers face some of the highest levels of pressure in their work environment.
According to a survey carried out in the UK by Capterra, 75% of participants reported feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or burnt out.
Managing both personal and bureaucratic responsibilities concurrently indicates that 61% of individuals lack sufficient time during an average week to complete all their tasks.
The survey found 44% of their time is used purely to attend meetings.
The findings further indicate that one of the major challenges faced by middle managers is beginning their role without being fully prepared.
In fact, 77% of middle managers report that they did not receive any managerial training prior to their promotion.
Fifty percent wished for conflict resolution training, followed by 37% wanting project management training, 32% seeking delegation skills, and 31% desiring time management instruction.
While feedback is key in improving one’s performance, 51% of middle managers say their boss never or rarely schedules a one-to-one with them to discuss their work.
Consequently, almost one out of every four people (24%) report that they are currently seeking new employment opportunities.