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Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work
CMI says 61% of managers see young workers as lacking key workplace skills, while 89% of trained managers say training improves development.
- On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the Chartered Management Institute released a report revealing a sharp perception gap: while 45% of young workers feel job-ready, just 6% of managers agree.
- Previous CMI research found 82% of managers are "accidental managers" lacking formal training, while 61% of managers believe younger workers lack resilience, communication skills, and the ability to accept feedback.
- When failing to progress, managers cite a lack of motivation in 40% of cases and poor resilience in 38%, with 91% of leaders claiming this gap negatively impacts overall workforce performance.
- Almost 78% of young employees believe their education focused too heavily on theory, while 64% want leadership roles and 83% say formal mentorship would significantly boost their confidence.
- Ann Francke OBE, Chief Executive of the CMI, urged employers to stop treating workplace readiness as "somebody else's problem," calling for collaborative action to train managers and support young talent.
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Only 6% of UK managers think Gen Z is work-ready
Young workers and their bosses do not see the same person. Almost half of 18 to 24-year-olds, 45 per cent, believe they entered work with the skills to succeed. Just 6 per cent of UK managers agree, according to the Chartered Management Institute. The body polled more than 1,000 managers and 514 young people for […] This story continues at The Next Web
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Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work
A new report has found that just 6% of managers say young recruits are ready for work, despite 45% of Gen Z believing they are.
·Northampton, United Kingdom
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