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: Importance of diversity in the boardroom: enhancing personnel and thinking How diversity in people and thinking strengthens governance, fuels innovation and equips organisations to thrive Read article Article Topic: Five principles for AI-powered leadership With the expansion of AI set to revolutionise the way we work, how can managers adopt AI effectively? Read article Article Topic: Leadership that lasts: turning experience into ethical impact Managerial experience alone no longer guarantees leadership credibility. Leaders are now expected to validate their impact Read article Article Topic: Employment Landscape Five tips to retain and develop green talent With demand for green skills soaring, leaders face a challenge: how do you attract the right people – and keep them? 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.