New report underscores crucial role of managers in employee development
Half of employees in Hong Kong would leave their jobs if they felt their manager wasn't supportive of their development, according to a new report.
Randstad's 2025 Workmonitor research surveyed 750 respondents in Hong Kong to gain insights into the current trends at work.
One of its findings underscored the role of managers in employees' career growth.
According to the report, 50% of employees would quit their job if they felt their manager wasn't supportive of their development.
Another 50% said they would resign if their manager didn't take an interest in their long-term career planning and progression.
"Managers are expected to provide guidance on skills development to keep pace with job transformation and advocate for their employees' career progression in the office," the report read.
The risk of losing employees due to a lack of development comes as 50% of employees said their employer did not implement career development opportunities in the past 12 months.
According to the report, the lack of access to these opportunities can negatively impact their growth and satisfaction.
"Companies should ensure that career development opportunities are age-inclusive," the report read. "This involves understanding the unique needs and aspirations of different generations to support their growth and development."
Benjamin Elms, Managing Director at Randstad Hong Kong, added that companies need to provide clear guidance on what skills employees need to develop and when, which can help them in getting a promotion or raise.
"People tend to look to their managers for guidance on what and when they should upskill to ensure their efforts lead to promotions or raises, or at least, job security," Elms said as quoted by The Standard.
Randstad's report suggested that a "collaborative approach" to upskilling may be needed amid distinct views from the workforce on who's responsible for it.
"A collaborative approach to training may be necessary, as different generations have distinct views on whether employees or employers should take the lead in upskilling," the report read.
