Survey analysis

Expert interpretation of HR and employer survey results, on topics ranging from pay and benefits to training and development.

Articles within this tool:

  • Set out the main findings and key data from the survey.
  • Explain the implications for employers of the survey findings.

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Latest items in Survey analysis

  • Pay trends November 2025: Increased public-sector pay activity breaks the year's 3% trend

    Date:
    18 November 2025

    After holding steady at 3% for much of 2025, the UK's median basic pay award edged up to 3.3% in the latest quarter - lifted by a wave of public-sector settlements. As employers await clarity from the Autumn Budget and a potential Bank of England interest rate cut, confidence in pay-setting remains cautious but steady.

  • Neurodiversity support at work research 2025

    Date:
    5 November 2025

    The "neuro" in diversity is often overlooked within wider D&I strategies. As awareness of neurodiversity grows, organisations are recognising the importance of building more inclusive workplaces. We explore how organisations are supporting neurodivergent employees, the organisational barriers that prevent meaningful action and the practical strategies that can help embed proactive support.

  • Pay trends October 2025: Stability continues to define pay settlements

    Date:
    22 October 2025

    Pay awards have now held at 3% for much of 2025 - the new normal for UK pay settlements. The latest Brightmine analysis confirms another period of steady outcomes and limited change across sectors.

  • Forecasts for pay awards in 2025/2026

    Date:
    22 October 2025

    Pay awards have been stable throughout 2025, but lower than seen in the previous two years. We now take stock of the pay setting environment and look ahead to likely activity in 2026.

  • Review of pay awards 2025: Pay bargaining calendar

    Date:
    24 September 2025

    To help guide your 2026 pay award planning, explore when pay settlements typically take effect across the economy.

  • Review of pay awards 2025: Round-up of pay settlements 2025

    Date:
    24 September 2025

    Pay awards have cooled in the last 12 months, with the majority of deals being lower than those given in the previous year. As organisations navigate tighter budgets and shifting market pressures, this report reflects on the pay awards delivered in the last year, as collected by Brightmine.

  • Pay trends September 2025: Pay awards remain stable with limited change

    Date:
    24 September 2025

    Pay awards show little sign of movement, as the median basic settlement stays fixed at 3% over the summer. The latest analysis highlights a continuation of the stability seen throughout 2025.

  • Review of pay awards 2025: Industry analysis

    Date:
    24 September 2025

    As inflation dipped in 2025, the value of pay awards followed suit. We look at our pay settlement data in detail to reveal the differences between sectors and industries over the past year.

  • Menopause support at work research 2025

    Date:
    10 September 2025

    Menopause is increasingly recognised as an issue that affects not only employee wellbeing but can also impact performance and retention. This research equips HR professionals with the latest data on menopause support, exploring areas including policies, training and cultural transformation at UK organisations.

  • Probationary period research 2025

    Date:
    9 September 2025

    With the Employment Rights Bill set to strengthen day-one rights, probationary periods are under greater scrutiny. We explore how organisations are responding and reflect on the challenges they face in making probation both fair and effective.

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