r/managers is a subreddit with 280k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses management, team, recruitment, feedback, and employee, and they frequently recommend/review podcast recommendations, pm software, and tech stack.
A subreddit dedicated to discussions about being a manager, supervisor, boss, or business owner.
Popular Themes in r/managers
#1
Advice Requests
: "99% sure I am getting laid off on Tuesday for the 3rd time in 2 years. Looking for advice on stability."
26 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Ageism- people waiting for you to retire"
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I built my saas but I don't know how to reach my first client"
2 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Possibly rehiring a former employee"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/managers
#1
Management
: "Management help/tips/courses??"
11 posts
#2
Team
: "Tips for taking on a large Team?"
9 posts
#3
Recruitment
: "Rethinking Our Interview Process: What Am I Missing?"
5 posts
#4
Feedback
: "Managers: How do you handle a direct report who constantly challenges Feedback and direction in a disrespectful way?"
5 posts
#5
Employee
: "Managers: How do you handle a direct report who constantly challenges feedback and direction in a disrespectful way?"
3 posts
#6
Looking For A Manager
2 posts
#7
Manager
2 posts
#8
Communication
2 posts
#9
Remote
2 posts
#10
Ai
: "Do you think there's ambiguity about how to use Ai in the workplace?"
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/managers
Podcast Recommendations
5 reviews
#1
Harvard Business Review
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Coaching for Leaders
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Radical Candor
5.0★ from 1 review
Pm Software
3 reviews
#1
LiquidPlanner
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Jira
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Azure DevOps
4.0★ from 1 review
Tech Stack
1 review
#1
ClickUp
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/managers
#1
New Manager
: "I am starting to think constant Notifications are making me a Worse Manager"
27 posts
#2
Seasoned Manager
: "How do you handle losing a great employee?"
23 posts
#3
Not a Manager
: "ELI5 - What Am I Supposed To Be Asking During 1:1s?"
17 posts
#4
Aspiring to be a Manager
: "Not this time"
3 posts
#5
Business Owner
: "Managers: How do you handle a direct report who constantly challenges feedback and direction in a disrespectful way?"
2 posts
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+96k members(52.0%)
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Last updated: September 7, 2026