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2025 SPECIAL REPORT

The Great Management Meltdown: Why 58% of Leaders Want Out and What It Means for Business

As pressure mounts, managers are struggling to enable their teams while draining billions from the bottom line in lost productivity and turnover costs.

When a majority of managers want to abandon people leader roles altogether, organizations can no longer afford to ignore their cries for support.

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In our third annual report, researchers and behavioral scientists from the CWT surveyed thousands of employees and managers in both the U.S. and Europe to reveal what’s behind the growing crisis for managers, and what’s needed to deliver better outcomes for both individuals and their organizations.

Download your copy now to discover:

  • Why employees working under poorly-rated managers are 4x more likely to leave, accounting for $323.5 billion in turnover costs alone,
  • The top five behaviors that distinguish exceptional managers and how to cultivate them,
  • The growing pressure for more authoritarian leadership styles and their impact on well-being,
  • How to identify the support and resources your managers need to become great leaders, and
  • Why it’s critical to implement personalized learning & development programs that address the unique realities of today’s workplace.