A staggering 97% of managers Circle In surveyed in August 2022 said they had recently supported a team member to navigate a challenging life issue such as death, burnout, divorce or family violence.

We heard from over 500 managers across industries and organization sizes and the data is clear: managers are helping individuals enduring difficult personal circumstances like never before.

In fact, 50% of managers say supporting their team members dealing with complex life issues is now a major part of their role and 75% saying the support needed has increased because of COVID-19.

The magnitude of what managers are being asked to do is a stark reminder of the duty of care workplaces have to create caring workplaces and ensure all their employees are supported.