GITNUXREPORT 2025

Manager Statistics

Soft skills vital; effective management boosts productivity, retention, and engagement.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Women comprise 30% of managerial positions globally

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Companies with diverse management are 19% more likely to outperform their peers financially

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67% of managers believe that diversity and inclusion initiatives improve team performance

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47% of managers feel that there is a lack of diversity in leadership development programs

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65% of managers report that their team is more engaged when they receive leadership training

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75% of managers say employee motivation is their biggest challenge

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80% of employees say their manager directly affects their job satisfaction

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62% of managers do not regularly assess employee engagement levels

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80% of managers agree that recognizing employee achievements improves motivation

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Only 19% of managers are satisfied with their work-life balance

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73% of managers agree that employee engagement directly correlates with retention

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70% of managers believe that soft skills are just as important as technical skills

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Companies with effective managers see a 20% increase in employee productivity

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58% of employees say they’ve left a job due to poor management

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The average manager spends about 35% of their time on administrative tasks

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Only 35% of managers feel confident in their ability to handle employee conflict

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Managers who actively listen are 40% more likely to retain their employees

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Only 32% of managers believe they have received sufficient leadership training

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55% of managers say their company’s culture helps in fostering leadership skills

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76% of managers say that promoting employee development improves team performance

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50% of managers report difficulty in managing a multigenerational workforce

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85% of managers believe that coaching is the most effective way to develop leadership skills

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72% of managers say that clear communication reduces workplace conflict

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92% of managers consider conflict resolution skills essential

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Only 22% of managers feel they have adequate resources for leadership development

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40% of managers report that their organizations lack a formal leadership development program

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77% of managers think that flexible working arrangements lead to higher productivity

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44% of managers say leadership skills are the most important skills for future success

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58% of managers feel that their organizations could improve communication channels

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85% of managers agree that continuous learning is essential for effective management

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75% of managers say developing future leaders is their top priority

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55% of managers report difficulty in fostering innovation within their teams

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60% of managers see data-driven decision making as a key leadership skill

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81% of managers report that transparency improves team trust

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69% of managers suggest that developing emotional intelligence should be a core component of leadership training

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Managers who receive regular feedback are 30% more effective

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53% of managers say that they often struggle to balance operational demands with strategic planning

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66% of managers state that managing change is one of their biggest challenges

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45% of managers report feeling overwhelmed by their workload

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68% of managers agree that emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership

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Managers with high emotional intelligence have teams with 25% higher performance levels

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70% of managers believe that emotional resilience is critical to effective leadership

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48% of managers believe that mental health awareness should be a part of leadership training

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60% of managers say they prefer remote or hybrid work models

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48% of managers feel unprepared for digital transformation challenges

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69% of managers report that remote teams are more challenging to manage

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61% of managers report low confidence in their technological skills

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Key Highlights

70% of managers believe that soft skills are just as important as technical skills
Companies with effective managers see a 20% increase in employee productivity
58% of employees say they’ve left a job due to poor management
65% of managers report that their team is more engaged when they receive leadership training
The average manager spends about 35% of their time on administrative tasks
Only 35% of managers feel confident in their ability to handle employee conflict
75% of managers say employee motivation is their biggest challenge
Managers who actively listen are 40% more likely to retain their employees
Women comprise 30% of managerial positions globally
80% of employees say their manager directly affects their job satisfaction
Companies with diverse management are 19% more likely to outperform their peers financially
60% of managers say they prefer remote or hybrid work models
45% of managers report feeling overwhelmed by their workload

Did you know that while 70% of managers believe soft skills are just as vital as technical expertise, most feel unprepared to handle conflicts and lead in a rapidly changing digital landscape, revealing a crucial gap in effective leadership?

Diversity, Inclusion, and Workplace Culture

Women comprise 30% of managerial positions globally
Companies with diverse management are 19% more likely to outperform their peers financially
67% of managers believe that diversity and inclusion initiatives improve team performance
47% of managers feel that there is a lack of diversity in leadership development programs

Diversity, Inclusion, and Workplace Culture Interpretation

While women hold only 30% of managerial roles globally, the data makes a compelling case: diverse management teams not only outperform financially by 19%, but the majority of managers—67%—also see diversity as a driver of team success, yet nearly half still see a glass ceiling in leadership development programs.

Employee Engagement and Satisfaction

65% of managers report that their team is more engaged when they receive leadership training
75% of managers say employee motivation is their biggest challenge
80% of employees say their manager directly affects their job satisfaction
62% of managers do not regularly assess employee engagement levels
80% of managers agree that recognizing employee achievements improves motivation
Only 19% of managers are satisfied with their work-life balance
73% of managers agree that employee engagement directly correlates with retention

Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Interpretation

While nearly all managers acknowledge the importance of engagement and recognition, a striking gap remains as only a minority actively assess or balance their own well-being, revealing that cultivating motivated, satisfied teams often hinges on managers practicing what they preach—and attending to their own work-life harmony.

Leadership Skills and Management Effectiveness

70% of managers believe that soft skills are just as important as technical skills
Companies with effective managers see a 20% increase in employee productivity
58% of employees say they’ve left a job due to poor management
The average manager spends about 35% of their time on administrative tasks
Only 35% of managers feel confident in their ability to handle employee conflict
Managers who actively listen are 40% more likely to retain their employees
Only 32% of managers believe they have received sufficient leadership training
55% of managers say their company’s culture helps in fostering leadership skills
76% of managers say that promoting employee development improves team performance
50% of managers report difficulty in managing a multigenerational workforce
85% of managers believe that coaching is the most effective way to develop leadership skills
72% of managers say that clear communication reduces workplace conflict
92% of managers consider conflict resolution skills essential
Only 22% of managers feel they have adequate resources for leadership development
40% of managers report that their organizations lack a formal leadership development program
77% of managers think that flexible working arrangements lead to higher productivity
44% of managers say leadership skills are the most important skills for future success
58% of managers feel that their organizations could improve communication channels
85% of managers agree that continuous learning is essential for effective management
75% of managers say developing future leaders is their top priority
55% of managers report difficulty in fostering innovation within their teams
60% of managers see data-driven decision making as a key leadership skill
81% of managers report that transparency improves team trust
69% of managers suggest that developing emotional intelligence should be a core component of leadership training

Leadership Skills and Management Effectiveness Interpretation

Despite acknowledging the vital role of soft skills—like emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution—in leadership, most managers remain under-resourced, overwhelmed by administrative burdens, and eager for better training, highlighting that the path to effective management is as much about cultivating human connection as it is about technical expertise.

Management Effectiveness

Managers who receive regular feedback are 30% more effective
53% of managers say that they often struggle to balance operational demands with strategic planning
66% of managers state that managing change is one of their biggest challenges

Management Effectiveness Interpretation

Effective managers, though bogged down by balancing operational chaos and change, are 30% more successful when they embrace regular feedback—proving that a little input goes a long way in turning managerial struggles into strategic wins.

Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, and Overall Well-being

45% of managers report feeling overwhelmed by their workload
68% of managers agree that emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership
Managers with high emotional intelligence have teams with 25% higher performance levels
70% of managers believe that emotional resilience is critical to effective leadership
48% of managers believe that mental health awareness should be a part of leadership training

Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, and Overall Well-being Interpretation

Despite nearly half of managers feeling overwhelmed and only about half recognizing the importance of mental health in leadership, the data underscores that emotional intelligence and resilience are not just buzzwords but vital tools for higher team performance and effective leadership—an urgent call to prioritize mental well-being in managerial development.

Remote Work, Digital Transformation, and Adaptability

60% of managers say they prefer remote or hybrid work models
48% of managers feel unprepared for digital transformation challenges
69% of managers report that remote teams are more challenging to manage
61% of managers report low confidence in their technological skills

Remote Work, Digital Transformation, and Adaptability Interpretation

Despite embracing remote and hybrid work, many managers feel underprepared and outmatched by digital demands, highlighting a disconnect between their adaptability and their technological confidence.