The Future Forecast for 2018 UK Managers Gloomy About Economic Growth Outlook Following Brexit Referendum. UK managers are expecting a tough 2018, as the continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit knocks confidence in the workplace and expectations of economic growth falls to 28% for the year ahead. CMI surveyed 1,037 managers in November – December 2017. Read the full infographic to find out: What impact they think Brexit will have on their organisations and the economy in 2018 Challenges for the year ahead Business priorities for the next 12 months The decline in managers’ optimism in the UK economy for 2018 is unsurprising given Brexit uncertainties. Managers are battening down the hatches, prioritising controlling costs over investing in development - particularly in their staff. Download the infographic Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email You might also like these posts on this topic: Topic: Workplace Culture The human edge: why soft skills matter more than ever As technology transforms work, technical know-how is only half the story Read article Article Topic: “Neurodiversity can also be a strength,” says former Chartered Manager of the Year Sarah Gardner Winning awards while juggling a busy day job and running multiple charities, Sarah Gardner CMgr FCMI is a woman on a mission Read article Article Topic: Equality and Diversity Premier League leadership head shares his diversity tips Piers Martin, head of leadership and workforce development, shares how to keep conversations open Read article Article Topic: Employability Do graduates lack the skills to be work-ready? With a cohort of graduates hunting for jobs, the CMI community shares what skills are missing the most Read article Article Browse all posts Don’t miss out - get notified of new content Sign-up to become a Friend of CMI to recieve our free newsletter for a regular round-up of our latest insight and guidance. CMI members always see more. For the widest selection of content, including CPD tools and multimedia resources, check out how to get involved with CMI membership. Newsletter More ways to get involved Research Our cutting-edge research and statistics explain the latest trends and challenges faced by managers in the workplace today. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
