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: Managing Failure How the Value-Cost Model solves the corporate existential crisis Dr Michael Wynn-Williams introduces the Value-Cost Model, which helps to set out a company’s future trajectory Read article Article Topic: Leaders: what’s your main job when it comes to sustainability? Is it more important for managers to set a sustainability vision or to empower their teams to act? Here’s what you told us… Read article Article Topic: “I’ve grown so much as a person from when I first started” Nottingham Trent University student Ria Sharma shares how a CMI accredited-course helps her stand out Read article Article Topic: “Professional accreditation means that students can stand out more in the workplace” Justine Davidson explains how NTU’s BA (Hons) Fashion Management course helps students stand out in a competitive industry 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.
