Category: Employee Experience

Does office attendance boost employee wellbeing?

How often should employees work in the office? New research from infinitSpace reveals a clear link between in-office attendance and employee well-being. According to a survey of 1,210 UK hybrid and fully office-based employees, those who worked in the office...

Workers warm to agentic AI, but trust and quality concerns remain

A recent study by Pegasystems highlights the growing adoption of agentic AI in the workplace, revealing that 57% of workers are inclined to use AI agents and 58% are already incorporating them into their daily tasks.Early adopters are experiencing significant...

New Qualtrics and SAP collaboration seeks to enhance employee engagement and reduce attrition

Qualtrics and SAP have announced a partnership that seeks to enhance employee engagement, reduce attrition, and support the development of top performers, all through the integration of the companies’ solutions: SAP SuccessFactors and Qualtrics XM for Employee Experience.Organisations utilising SAP...

UK skills shortages see first decline in a decade

For the first time in ten years, the UK’s skills gap is showing signs of improvement, with the ManpowerGroup’s 2025 Talent Shortage Survey reporting a decrease in the number of organisations grappling with skills shortages, down from 80% to 76%.Despite...

Young workers face rising stress and reluctance to seek support

A recent survey by Mental Health UK shows that younger workers are increasingly reluctant to discuss job-related stress with senior staff, contributing to a growing mental health crisis in the workplace. The report highlights a 4% increase in younger workers...

BP announces 4,700 job cuts in cost-saving strategy

BP is set to cut 4,700 jobs, approximately 5% of its global workforce, as part of an initiative to reduce costs and bolster investor confidence. Alongside these layoffs, the company will also eliminate 3,000 contractor roles this year, aiming to...

Appreciation levels among UK employees lag behind US and Australia

A recent survey conducted by Reward Gateway Edenred reveals that the UK lags behind the US and Australia in employee appreciation. The UK scored 61.8 on the company’s Appreciation Index, compared to 66.3 for the US and 66.8 for Australia.The...

Over 60% of UK workers plan to seek new roles in 2025

New data from LinkedIn highlights a growing struggle in the recruitment landscape, with 61% of UK workers planning to seek new roles in 2025. However, 54% of job seekers and 79% of HR professionals report that the hiring process has...

Forsta unveils AI capabilities to elevate customer and employee experience

Forsta has launched new AI advancements within its Human Experience (HX) platform. These enhancements stem from a 5-year investment of $500 million in AI development, enabling organizations to gain deeper insights, streamline processes, and take decisive actions to enhance customer...

New study reveals the overlooked power of employee appreciation

Feeling valued at work might be the most underestimated driver of success in today’s workplace. The 2025 Appreciation Index Report by Reward Gateway | Edenred reveals how fostering genuine recognition can unlock employee potential, drive engagement, and reshape business outcomes. Beyond...