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Recruitment of line managers
- Chart 1: Proportion of organisations that require line management experience for positions, by job level
Line manager skills and assessment
- Chart 2: Top five areas line managers need further training or support with
- Chart 3: Line manager training delivery method
Line managers supporting the HR function
- Chart 4: Top priority area where HR would like support from line managers
HR and line manager collaboration
- Chart 5: Perceptions of line managers from HR professionals
Improving the HR and line manager relationship
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HR and line management research 2025

Line managers play an important role in shaping the employee experience of their reports, as well as implementing HR processes and policies. Strong relationships between line managers and HR departments are key to success. This report explores how employees in the two roles can work together and collaborate effectively, as well as reflecting on the challenges that HR professionals face when working with line managers.

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Published date: 8 July 2025

Survey analysis

HR and line management research 2025

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