Supporting your people
through financial uncertainty
Discover how the ongoing cost-of-living squeeze continues to affect employees and explore actionable strategies to support their mental, physical and financial wellbeing. Be part of the change your people need.
The Britain at Work Report 2025
The Britain at Work Report 2025 is a three-part series that shines a light on the challenges facing employees today, starting with the cost of living and the financial struggles still facing UK employees. Parts two and three, which will be published later this year, will explore how access to healthcare pressures affect businesses as well as work-life balance.
If you’re an HR leader or someone passionate about employee wellbeing, this report is essential. It provides a data-rich overview of the cost-of-living challenges your teams are facing and offers practical advice to help you respond with empathy and purpose.
Key issues affecting your people
Financial worries
78% of employees remain worried about the rising cost of living.
Work performance
Nearly 54% say financial stress impacts their ability to work effectively.
Employer trust
Only 46% feel able to share financial struggles with their employers.
All stats sourced from the Britain at Work Report 2025
Why download this report?
This report serves as a powerful reminder for HR and people professionals that the cost-of-living crisis, which began in 2021, is far from over. Organisations cannot afford to overlook the ongoing pressures this places on their people.
Key sections include:
- Crisis over? The evidence says otherwise
- Analysing anxieties
- Storing up problems for the future
- Advice and practical solutions for businesses
You'll gain practical advice on fostering a supportive workplace, including insights from Perry Timms, a globally renowned speaker, author and consultant on the future of work and Chief Energy Officer of People & Transformational HR. His expertise reveals how addressing financial wellbeing can lead to healthier, happier and more engaged workplaces.
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About Perry Timms
Perry Timms is a thought leader in progressive HR strategies and founder of PTHR. Named one of the world’s most influential HR figures, Perry has over 25 years of experience in creating work cultures that prioritise wellbeing and performance. He’s a two-time TEDx speaker and author of award-winning books on people-centred leadership.
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