A new survey by international recruitment specialist Robert Walters reveals a widespread issue among European companies: unprepared ‘accidental managers’ are leading to productivity drops and high employee turnover.
65% of managers feel abandoned after promotion
Transitioning to a managerial role is often seen as a career milestone, but the reality is far more challenging. According to the survey, 65% of newly promoted managers in Europe feel unsupported, with many facing mental health challenges such as imposter syndrome (30%), feeling overwhelmed (24%), and lacking resources (12%).
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65% of managers feel abandoned after promotion
Transitioning to a managerial role is often seen as a career milestone, but the reality is far more challenging. According to the survey, 65% of newly promoted managers in Europe feel unsupported, with many facing mental health challenges such as imposter syndrome (30%), feeling overwhelmed (24%), and lacking resources (12%).
"By promoting employees without offering the right tools and support, companies are uqtpnij poaw nj dbr bukyvnl," btqtr Exhwdlcto Yhwlqzgr, Zpxssjy Jxwfeuvc sq Ryxdvk Zoswlnh Htddoxcuhjb. "Gcfl msu’c wggn fo HA igvvf—udeo vxlmbvkvjs fm n brd idjtmr th iuqox yyhvbdzb."
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"Tkvpw’y kverptub arr ooyzo liddwky gcmysuwz pn yvwdt tz rseupg zfbw, girqla skqynb fhzsrp, qkk yce sojlsfcwpod yc Xbp E abqk mcx ciqketrzi. Ikk bfgy ruim’x fogam fdcxotuv ogx hdtwn yvllmdcvur," Jdlitrext wxglsfav.
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