A survey by Perkbox Vivup Group finds that while UK managers report increased employee demands, they also see significant benefits. Over 80% of managers believe empowering employees to be themselves has boosted creativity and engagement.
According to Jennifer Healy, Perkbox’s chief people officer, HR teams must actively support managers in handling increased employee demands.
In recent years, employees have faced significant challenges, including political instability and economic hardships. HR teams need to understand these external factors and provide managers with the necessary tools and support to guide their teams through these difficulties.
Perkbox research shows that managers adapt their leadership styles to accommodate diverse teams.
Over half of managers have proactively sought feedback from employees and worked on setting individual career goals. HR can play a crucial role by providing training to help managers tailor their support to individual team members. By offering diverse benefits and creating a supportive work environment, they can ensure that all employees feel valued and appreciated.
A Gartner study found that managers are often overwhelmed by their workload, leading to stress and burnout. HR can help by providing coaching that teaches managers how to support their teams effectively while maintaining healthy boundaries.
To meet the growing demands of today’s workforce, managers need the right support, and HR teams can play a key role by providing training, coaching, and a variety of benefits. This will help create a more supportive and engaging work environment for all employees.