Tag: employee experience

Over 70% of workers willing to sacrifice pay for a 4-day week

According to research from Owl Labs, as many as 73% of UK workers are willing to take a pay cut in exchange for a four-day workweek. This is an increase from 65% in 2023, showing a growing desire for more...

72% of Gen Z reject middle management- is this a leadership crisis in the making?

Recent research from Robert Walters has revealed growing disillusionment among younger UK professionals regarding middle management roles, with over half of Generation Z professionals (those born between 1997 and 2010) expressing no desire to pursue these positions.According to the study,...

72% of UK leaders report losing employees to flexible workplaces

According to a new Remote report, nearly three-quarters (72%) of hiring leaders in the UK have lost employees to companies that provide them with more flexible working conditions in the past six months. The survey also found that 84% of...

Half of employers overlook tailored benefits for gender and age groups

A survey by Towergate Health & Protection showed that although 76% of employers receive requests for more tailored benefits, nearly half (44%) still offer the same perks to all employees, regardless of age, lifestyle, or risk factors. In addition, 40%...

60% of candidates embrace AI in recruitment as speed becomes a top priority

According to Bullhorn’s recent report, over 60% of job seekers feel comfortable with artificial intelligence managing the entire recruitment process, from job matching to onboarding, even including interviews. This demonstrates a growing acceptance of AI technology in hiring, especially when...

One in three workers want AI banned

According to a recent survey by Cypher Learning, one in three (33%) workers want AI banned from the workplace, and 45% are worried about AI’s impact on their job security. The study, which surveyed workers from the UK, the US,...

UK employers need to improve new starter processes, as they’re failing to turn up on first day of work

Over a quarter of UK employers have had new starters fail to turn up on their first day of work within the last year. This is on top of research that 56% of employers said it was more difficult to...

Only 45% of workers have flexibility in their schedules

Research from Personio reveals that only 45% of workers feel they have the flexibility to work at times they prefer, showing a gap between employee expectations and company practices. The report also showed that only 57% are satisfied with their...

Organisations are struggling with talent and skills needed for their workforce

Organisations are currently struggling to deliver on talent needs. 41% of HR leaders agree that their workforce lacks the required skills. The new research from Gartner has found that half of HR leaders agree that their organisation does not effectively...

Only 33% of employees feel EVP promises are delivered, so what’s holding companies back?

A recent Gartner survey revealed that only 33% of employees say their organization delivers on the promises made in its employee value proposition (EVP). The research highlights a growing disconnect between companies’ efforts to enhance EVP and employee perceptions.“Organizations are...