Coaching is integral to productivity and performance, with 84% of workers saying that coaching should be part of every business’s management and development programme, according to a survey of more than 1,000 UK professionals by City & Guilds Group.

The survey asked professionals their thoughts and experiences of coaching in the workplace. Some 76% of employees believe coaching is helpful when going through periods of organisational change, and 79% say it’s useful for adopting new technologies and ways of working. In...