We are not short of reports, surveys and data when it comes to analysing what’s going on in the world of workplace culture…
We read A LOT of them, and we try and share the insights from them when we can, but we thought it might be useful for people (and for us!) if we just put them all in one place…
So, here you are! Each one complete with a little headline summary and a headline stat that stood out for us.
Gallup State of the Workplace 2025
The global workforce remains largely disengaged, with only 23% of employees reporting that they feel engaged at work. While stress levels remain high, particularly among younger workers, the report emphasises the critical role that managers play in driving engagement, performance, and retention.
📊 In the UK, only 10% of employees are considered “engaged” at work – one of the lowest rates in Europe.
Workvivo Frontline Worker Report
Frontline workers are feeling increasingly disconnected from their companies, with a significant communication and engagement gap between them and corporate leadership. Many feel underappreciated, under-informed, and lack a sense of belonging — all of which impact retention and performance.
đź“Š Only 3% of frontline employees feel fully connected to their company culture.
Microsoft Work Trend Index
The 2025 report highlights that while AI is reshaping work, human skills like leadership, creativity, and emotional intelligence are becoming even more critical. However, the skills gap is widening, with many professionals feeling unprepared to fully leverage AI at work.
đź“Š Employees face up to 275 interruptions per day from meetings/emails/chat notifications!
Ranstad’s Work Monitor
The report reveals a shift in workplace values, where success is now defined not just by what people do, but why they do it, how they do it, and who they do it with. It emphasises the growing importance of trust, community, and personal alignment in the workplace, with work-life balance now ranking higher than salary when evaluating job offersÂ
📊 85% of workers say they perform better when there is a sense of community at work
O.C Tanner Culture Report
Many employees are still in “survival mode,” and organisations must shift from traditional support to “generative care”, a holistic approach that meets basic needs and fosters personal growth. It introduces a refreshed Total Rewards framework that prioritises emotional intelligence, flexibility, and meaningful recognition to help employees thriveÂ
📊 Nearly one-third of employees are living in “survival mode,” struggling to meet basic financial and physical needs, which prevents them from engaging meaningfully at work
CIPD Good Work Index
While many employees report positive experiences, significant gaps remain in areas like wellbeing, autonomy, and fair pay. The importance of good work as a foundation for both individual fulfilment and national productivity is critical, especially as the UK navigates major employment law reforms.
📊 One in four employees report that their job has a negative impact on their mental health, underscoring the urgent need for better support and job design
Deloitte Human Capital Trends Report 2025
Organisations are navigating tensions between control and empowerment, and between automation and human augmentation, as they adapt to a rapidly changing work environment. Success now depends on building flexible, people-centered systems that align with the evolving role of AI and human potential.
📊 Only 16% of organisations feel “very ready” to manage the evolving relationship between humans and AI in the workplace.
Phew… that was a lot to get through…
If you find this type of stuff interesting then you might enjoy coming to one of our new Culture Labs (there is a Priority Access list that you can join which will give you the option of discounted ticket prices and first refusal when they become available, but don’t tell anyone…)
