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:
- Retention and labour turnover
- Submit your organisation's pay awards
Our latest research
- Uncover how organisations are supporting neurodivergent employees.
- Explore the outlook for pay awards over the coming year.
- Gain insights into menopause support at UK organisations.
- Understand how organisations manage probationary periods.
Upcoming surveys
- January 2026: Pay forecasts
- February 2026: Absence rates and management
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.
Neurodiversity support at work research 2025
We share our findings on how organisations are supporting neurodivergent employees, the barriers that continue to limit meaningful progress and the practical strategies workplaces are using to embed proactive, inclusive support.
Forecasts for pay awards in 2025/2026
Our research reviews pay award trends through 2025, examining the current pay setting environment and the factors likely to shape pay decisions in 2026.
Menopause support at work research 2025
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
We explore how organisations are managing probationary periods and reflect on the challenges they face in making probation both fair and effective.
We explore the initiatives that organisations are putting in place to break down the barriers that prevent men from seeking support for their health and wellbeing at work, and how they are actively working to create a supportive work environment for all.
HR and line management research 2025
Our research of the recruitment and training of line managers, as well as how collaboration can be improved between them and the HR team.
Recruitment and workforce planning research 2025
The research explores key recruitment metrics, skills shortages and workforce planning approaches.
Employee benefits research 2025
Our research investigates the availability of 44 different benefits and allowances.
Sickness absence rates and management research 2025
The research provides the latest absence rates across UK organisations, as well as exploring absence management approaches.
Occupational sick pay research 2025
We share the standard rates and eligibility requirements for enhanced occupational sick pay schemes.
Pay transparency research 2025
Our research explores pay transparency in job adverts, internal practices and the impact of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
We share our findings on pay gap analysis undertaken in UK organisations and employer readiness for ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting.
Artificial intelligence (AI) in HR research 2025
We share our findings on AI use by HR, and the practices used to maximise impact.
We explore the trends in labour turnover rates, broken down by sector and organisation size.
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.
