Survey research centre

At Brightmine, we conduct in-depth research to provide HR professionals with valuable insights and data-driven solutions. Our surveys cover all aspects of HR practice, helping you make informed decisions and stay ahead in the ever-evolving HR landscape.

Explore the complete list of survey reports here and access the full data from all of our surveys on Benchmarking - HR Metrics.

Take part in our surveys

Take part in our survey programme and gain insights into HR practices from other organisations. Surveys are currently open on the following topics: 

Our latest research 

Upcoming surveys 

  • April 2025: Workforce planning
  • May 2025: Line managers
  • June 2025: Menopause

Have an idea for a future survey? Submit your suggestions here.

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Key insights from our latest research

Explore recent research

View the complete list of Brightmine survey reports here and access the full data from all of our surveys on Benchmarking - HR Metrics.

Forecasts for pay awards in 2025

Our latest survey explores anticipated pay awards for 2025 and the factors influencing these decisions.

Artificial intelligence (AI) in HR research 2025

We share our findings on AI use by HR, and the practices used to maximise impact. 

Pay trends March 2025: Clear trend of lower pay awards than last year continues

Our latest analysis of pay awards. 

Labour turnover in 2024

We explore the trends in labour turnover rates, broken down by sector and organisation size. 

The evolving people profession: HR departments research 2025

Our 23rd annual survey on HR departments includes key HR metrics and HR's priorities for 2025. 

Five HR priorities for 2025

We reveal the five key areas where HR professionals will focus their efforts in the coming year, from leader and manager development to enhancing employee wellbeing. 

Dress codes research 2024

We explore approaches to dress and appearance in 2024, and how this has changed since our 2018 research. 

Flexible working research 2024: not without its challenges

We explore organisations' approaches to flexible working, including the patterns offered and the benefits and challenges. 

Strategies for a competitive and cost-effective employee benefits package

With budgets stretched and costs rising, how do you make your organisation's money go further - and make sure employees really feel the benefit? 

Recruitment research 2024

We explore recruitment trends and practices in 2024, as well as how organisations are dealing with challenges in hiring and retention.

Redundancy research 2024

This analysis explores how organisations are navigating their approach to redundancies, as well as providing key metrics on the scale of the changes being made.