For Line Managers
Line managers are at the frontline of workplace wellbeing. They are the people employees interact with most often, making them pivotal in shaping day-to-day experiences of work. Research consistently shows that the relationship between employees and their line manager is one of the strongest predictors of engagement, wellbeing, and performance.
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2025 highlights that manager engagement has dropped from 30% to 27% in just one year – a red flag, since managers account for up to 70% of the variance in team engagement. When managers are disengaged or overwhelmed, their teams suffer. Conversely, when managers are equipped and supported, wellbeing strategies are far more likely to succeed.
The Challenges Managers Face
Today’s line managers are expected to deliver on many fronts:
Performance and productivity: hitting targets and driving results.
Operational priorities: managing resources, processes, and reporting.
People development: coaching, motivating, and retaining team members.
Wellbeing responsibilities: spotting early signs of stress, providing support, and creating a positive team climate.
The reality is that managers often feel caught between top-down expectations and the needs of their teams. Without the right awareness, skills, and support, the responsibility for wellbeing can feel like “one more thing” on an already long list.
Why Line Managers are the Key to Success
Organisational wellbeing strategies only work if they reach the day-to-day experience of employees – and that depends on line managers. They are the ones who translate strategy into action, shaping workload, communication, flexibility, and support.
Awareness and skills are essential: managers who understand the drivers of wellbeing can identify risks early and respond constructively.
Culture starts locally: employees’ perceptions of whether wellbeing is “real” or “lip service” are shaped by how their managers behave.
Competitive performance: when managers foster wellbeing, they unlock higher engagement, stronger collaboration, and improved results.
Our Training for Line Managers
With these challenges and opportunities in mind, we’ve developed a range of practical training courses for line managers.
Our programmes help managers to:
- Recognise the signs of stress and poor wellbeing early.
- Build confidence in having supportive wellbeing conversations.
- Balance business objectives with empathy and fairness.
- Embed wellbeing practices into everyday team management.
- Leverage wellbeing to enhance engagement, satisfaction, and team results.
This isn’t about giving managers “more to do” – it’s about equipping them with the tools to make their role easier, more satisfying, and more impactful, benefitting both their teams and the wider organisation.
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