Compensation, flexible working and development opportunities remain the most influential factors shaping attraction and retention decisions.
We know a pharmaceutical finance team who invested in IFRS and ESG training alongside hybrid working improved retention at mid-level, while a professional services firm who we work with offering technology-enabled learning pathways reported stronger engagement.
We believe aligning reward, flexibility and capability development will be critical in 2026.
I can't help but think that with living costs rising, people are more focussed on making ends meet than on diversity or sustainability at work.
