With the ripple effects of a 6.5% inflation rate and 10.5 million jobs remain open nationwide, the pressure is on for frontline organizations to make decisions that benefit the business and their teams. Unfortunately, much of that day-to-day pressure falls on managers, who often serve as the intermediary between the needs and expectations of senior leaders and their employees. It's no surprise that workplaces are struggling with managerial alignment.

A recent Gartner report revealed nine predictions for 2023 to help mitigate workplace volatility and included training and support for managers because they are a critical part of employee development and satisfaction. After all, research shows the least effective managers are three to four times more likely to have employees that "quiet quit" on them than stronger leaders.

As the role of the manager evolves, there are several steps employers can take to prioritize their      training as a strategy to increase retention and productivity.