US workers report anxiety and stress over unprepared first-time managers

Summary

A report from Oji Life Lab found that 40% of U.S. workers feel anxious or stressed about their first-time managers who are unprepared due to lack of training or upskilling. As a result, 36% of workers lack motivation and 21% have trouble sleeping. The new managers are weak in reducing conflict, handling difficult situations, providing feedback, running meetings, and making decisions. A survey of over 2000 U.S. adults found that the best managers are rated twice as favorably as new managers in these areas. Women are more likely to report stress and anxiety and want to leave their companies when working with first-time managers. To help, effective new manager training should prioritize trainee-centric instruction focusing on essential leadership habits and their practical application, such as conflict resolution and decision-making. Coaching has become more popular, but not all workers have access to learning or training for promotions.

Q&As

AI Comments

👍 This article provides a great insight into the difficulties of first-time managers and how lack of training can lead to anxiety and stress for workers. It also provides useful tips on how to effectively train first-time managers and the importance of targeted coaching.

👎 This article fails to address issues of access to training and how it affects certain industries, such as retail. It also does not address the underlying causes of unpreparedness and the lack of opportunities to be promoted.

AI Discussion

Me: It talks about how US workers are feeling anxious and stressed because they have first-time managers who lack training and expertise. It also talks about how the lack of training can have a negative impact on their confidence, career, and relationships.

Friend: Wow, that's really concerning. It's important that managers receive proper training to be effective in their roles.

Me: Absolutely. The article suggests that new manager training should prioritize trainee-centric instruction, such as teaching essential leadership habits and their practical application. It also suggests that coaching is a great way to train workers for management roles.

Friend: That makes sense. If new managers don't have the right training, it could lead to a lot of issues for employees. It's important that companies invest in their managers and provide them with the education and resources they need to be successful.

Action items

• Research and identify training opportunities for those interested in management and leadership roles.
• Develop a coaching program to help new front-line managers learn essential leadership skills.
• Create a learning and training program to help workers gain the skills and knowledge needed to reach for a promotion.

Technical terms

Upskilling

The process of learning new skills or improving existing skills in order to increase one's value in the workplace.

Feedback

Information or advice about prior performance or behavior that is used as a basis for improvement.

Conflict Resolution

The process of resolving a dispute or disagreement through negotiation, mediation, or other means.

Coaching

A process of providing guidance and support to an individual or group in order to help them reach their goals.

Trainee-centric Instruction

Instruction that is tailored to the individual needs of the trainee.

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