Majority of UK employees who experience workplace bullying choose not to report it, research finds
New research suggests a significant proportion of UK employees are reluctant to speak up about workplace bullying and harassment, raising concerns for HR leaders ahead of strengthened legal obligations later this year. The Culture Shift survey of more than 1,000 UK employees across all levels and organisation sizes found that 28% had experienced bullying or […]
TUC warns gender pay gap leaves women effectively working ’47 days for free’
New analysis from the TUC has found that women in the UK effectively work the first 47 days of the year unpaid compared to men, due to the persistent gender pay gap. According to the union body, the current gender pay gap stands at 12.8%, equating to an average shortfall of £2,548 per year for […]
Three in ten UK employees are ‘highly stressed’ in the workplace
Nearly a third (29%) of UK employees are facing high levels of stress at work while nearly four in ten (37%) do not believe that company leaders are taking staff wellbeing seriously, with both findings being well above international levels. That’s according to a global study by Culture Amp, which also reveals that women experience many […]
What 60,000 HR leaders are really reading — Insights from The Human Times (Q3 2025)
New analysis from The Human Times, the curated HR newsletter read by over 60,000 senior HR leaders and executives, reveals the topics that mattered most in Q3 and where attention is shifting in 2025. Workforce stories dominated The most-read stories focused on retention, culture and productivity. Despite post-pandemic normalisation, “quiet quitting” and disengagement continue to shape organisational strategy. […]
The latest Employee Benefits Market Update (UK)
According to the latest employee benefits market insight report from benefits experts, Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), the UK employee health and benefits market remains highly dynamic. The current employee benefits market landscape continues to be influenced by increasing health risks, rising costs linked to sickness absence, tightening regulatory requirements, and tighter budget constraints. Below is an overview […]
87% of HR professionals do not feel supported at work
A new survey indicates that the demands on HR are multiplying fast, with resilience being pushed to the limits as 87% of professionals in the sector rate support at work as insufficient. The HR Mental Wellbeing Report by Towergate Employee Benefits and Ultimate Resilience shows that burnout is ‘very likely’ in 63% of respondents, and […]
Work-life balance guidelines lacking, as all employees feel strain
A study indicates that Britain’s workforce is feeling the strain its the work-life balance, with nearly half of employees checking in during their holidays. The BHN Extras study says leaders and employees alike are struggling to disconnect, and burnout is quietly taking hold, reflected in the rise of work mental wellbeing issues. BHN commissioned two […]
Majority of UK workers experience mental health issues due to financial strains
60% of UK employees report their financial situation is damaging their health, leading to stress, anxiety and, in a small percentage, suicidal thoughts. That’s according to nudge’s 2025 Global Financial Wellbeing Report, which reveals money worries are systematically undermining the mental, physical and social wellbeing of the UK workforce. The annual report, which surveyed over 11,500 […]
Government’s efforts to close digital skills app get employee thumbs up, says research
Almost three in five (58%) UK employees are confident the government’s current strategy to close the digital skills gap will help make British businesses more competitive on the global stage. The research by O’Reilly, conducted by Censuswide in April 2025 ahead of Learning at Work Week, sought to identify the perspectives of 2,000 UK employees towards current workplace L&D […]
Research highlights big gaps in employer efforts on reasonable adjustments for disabled workers
The TUC has stated that a lack of reasonable adjustments in the workplace are “holding disabled people back” at work, in a stark warning to employers. A survey from the union body reveals that over eight in ten (82%) disabled workers had to wait between 4 months and over a year to have their agreed […]