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:
- Employee benefits
- Submit your organisation's pay awards
Our latest research
- Gain insights into pay transparency practices and pay gap analysis across UK organisations.
- Understand the outlook for pay awards in 2025.
- Explore how HR professionals are using AI and working to overcome barriers to wider adoption in their organisations.
Upcoming surveys
- April 2025: Workforce planning
- May 2025: Line managers
- June 2025: Menopause
Have an idea for a future survey? Submit your suggestions here.
Our research process
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.
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.
Forecasts for pay awards in 2025
Our latest survey explores anticipated pay awards for 2025 and the factors influencing these decisions.
Pay trends March 2025: Clear trend of lower pay awards than last year continues
Our latest analysis of pay awards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We explore recruitment trends and practices in 2024, as well as how organisations are dealing with challenges in hiring and retention.
