Discover our new barometer on first-time managers
As an international leader in Learning & Development, the Cegos Group is committed to supporting organizations and their teams through the many transformations (technological, societal, environmental, managerial...) they are facing today.
Cegos, international leader in Learning & Development, has launched a brand-new international barometer dedicated to first-time managers, employees taking on managerial responsibilities for the very first time.
Conducted in March 2025 across 10 countries in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, the study sheds light on the journey, expectations, and challenges of this strategic managerial tier, crucial to both organisational performance and the many transformations companies must drive.
Through this study, Cegos gives a voice to those who have taken on a managerial role within the past two years, as well as to Human Resources (HR) Directors and Managers, to better understand their respective expectations regarding the role of first-time managers and the skills they are expected to master.
"In a rapidly transforming world of work, the role of managers has never been more critical. The rise of hybrid work, the acceleration of technological change, growing expectations around social and environmental responsibility, and the need for organizations to remain attractive all contribute to a demanding context for those taking on the responsibility of leading a team for the first time. These first-time managers face a complex equation: they must oversee operational activities, drive deep transformations, support their teams with empathy… all while still learning how to manage. This is why we have launched this brand-new international barometer: to give a voice to these first-time managers, as well as to the HR departments that support them."
Benoit Felix, Chairman of the Cegos Group
