You would have read in our recent blog, that 82% of managers enter into a management role without any form of management training or qualifications. These managers are referred to as “accidental managers”.

For those of you who are working as a manager, or want to become one in the future, you may feel that you require further support from your employer to help you to perform to your full potential.

For organisations, there are many benefits associated with promoting staff internally, especially when considering the cost of recruitment.

The current NEET crisis

For younger staff entering the workforce, there are many options available. One of the most common of these is apprenticeships. Many organisations take on apprentices, who are able to develop skills in the workplace, alongside undertaking formal training at college and gaining a qualification.

In the UK there is currently a challenge relating to the number of young people (aged 16-24) who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), which is currently at its highest level since 2014.

There are many negative associations for young people who become NEET, including isolation from peers, damaged confidence and aspirations, and increases in mental health concerns. It can also damage their employment prospects, earnings potential and wellbeing.

Apprenticeships

Although it is a common myth that apprenticeships are available for younger workers, that is not true. There is no age barrier to apprenticeships, and these are available to younger staff, those entering the workforce, as well as individuals of any age, or those already employed.

There is a range of government funding available to support organisations who employ apprentices, and this is something you may be interested in considering in order to enhance your own career, develop in a new field, or gain new qualifications whilst being paid for working at the same time.

How can you receive support if you are working in a management (or new) role?

There are a number of options available which can support your development –

• One to one meetings
• Appraisals and reviews
• Action plans and development plans
• Job descriptions and career mapping
• Managers training
• Mentoring, coaching and developing