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Topline — 2026-04-30-WF

1608 respondents · Unweighted · 313 questions · generated 2026-09-21 10:47 UTC
Provisional: live fieldwork, 1608 interviews so far. Percentages are of each question's valid base (missing/not-asked excluded). Right-hand grey figure = count.

Device_1 Device - ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: Store device type ** Desktop

Base: 230
Desktop
100.0%
230

Device_2 Device - ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: Store device type ** Mobile

Base: 1378
Mobile
100.0%
1378

quality_commit We care about the quality of our survey data. For us to get the most accurate measures of your opinions, it is important that you provide thoughtful answers to each question in this survey.Do you commit to providing thoughtful answers

Base: 1608
Yes, I will
99.8%
1605
No, I will not
0.2%
3

Sex Which of the following best describes your gender?

Base: 1608
Man
58.9%
947
Woman
40.9%
657
Non-binary
0.2%
3
Other gender identity
0.1%
1

Country In which country do you currently live?

Base: 1608
England
85.0%
1366
Scotland
7.6%
122
Wales
5.8%
94
Northern Ireland
1.6%
26

Region_A *** Autocoding Scotland or Northern Ireland or Wales

Base: 242
Scotland
50.4%
122
Wales
38.8%
94
Northern Ireland
10.7%
26

Region_B These are the regions of England. Which Region do you live in?

Base: 1366
Greater London
31.7%
433
North West
13.7%
187
East of England
11.6%
158
West Midlands
10.5%
143
South East
9.8%
134
South West
7.0%
96
East Midlands
5.8%
79
Yorkshire and the Humber
5.6%
77
North East
4.3%
59

Region_C *** Region

Base: 1608
Greater London
26.9%
433
North West
11.6%
187
East of England
9.8%
158
West Midlands
8.9%
143
South East
8.3%
134
Scotland
7.6%
122
South West
6.0%
96
Wales
5.8%
94
East Midlands
4.9%
79
Yorkshire and the Humber
4.8%
77
North East
3.7%
59
Northern Ireland
1.6%
26

job_title Which of the following best describes your role within your business?

Base: 1608
Director
25.9%
417
Owner or partner
23.1%
372
President, CEO or chairperson
20.3%
327
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
11.6%
187
Senior executive
8.3%
134
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
5.7%
91
HR Manager
5.0%
80

business_location Where is your business primarily based?

Base: 1608
England
85.4%
1374
Scotland
7.2%
115
Wales
5.9%
95
Northern Ireland
1.5%
24

business_region_A *** Autocoding Scotland or Northern Ireland or Wales

Base: 234
Scotland
49.1%
115
Wales
40.6%
95
Northern Ireland
10.3%
24

business_region_B These are the regions of England. Which Region is your business located in?

Base: 1374
Greater London
33.1%
455
North West
12.9%
177
East of England
10.9%
150
West Midlands
10.2%
140
South East
9.8%
135
South West
7.1%
97
Yorkshire and the Humber
5.8%
80
East Midlands
5.8%
80
North East
4.4%
60

business_region_C *** Region

Base: 1608
Greater London
28.3%
455
North West
11.0%
177
East of England
9.3%
150
West Midlands
8.7%
140
South East
8.4%
135
Scotland
7.2%
115
South West
6.0%
97
Wales
5.9%
95
Yorkshire and the Humber
5.0%
80
East Midlands
5.0%
80
North East
3.7%
60
Northern Ireland
1.5%
24

Sector What sector is your business in?If your company is in a group structure, please select the sector that your businessoperates in rather than the parent company.

Base: 1608
Information and communication
29.8%
479
Other service activities
10.1%
162
Financial and insurance activities
9.6%
155
Professional, scientific and technical activities
8.1%
131
Construction
8.0%
128
Manufacturing
6.5%
104
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles
5.0%
81
Human health and social work activities
4.5%
72
Arts, entertainment and recreation
3.9%
62
Education
3.5%
56
Accommodation and food service activities
2.6%
42
Transport and storage
2.1%
34
Real estate activities
2.1%
33
Administrative and support service activities
1.3%
21
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
1.1%
17
Electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply
0.9%
15
Mining and quarrying
0.4%
6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social
0.4%
6
Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
0.2%
4

recruitment_decisions Are you personally involved in recruitment or employment decisions?

Base: 1608
Yes - directly
82.4%
1325
Yes - some involvement
17.0%
274
No
0.6%
9

size What size is your business?If your company is in a group structure, please select the number of people working in your business rather than the parent company (excluding outside contractors or agency staff).

Base: 1608
250+
33.7%
542
50-249
31.5%
507
0-5
18.1%
291
6-49
16.7%
268

years_operation How many years has your business been in operation?

Base: 1608
5-10 years
29.6%
476
10-15 years
23.3%
374
3-5 years
16.6%
267
16-20 years
11.3%
182
25+ years
10.0%
160
1-2 years
4.0%
65
21-25 years
3.3%
53
Less than a year
1.9%
31

revenue What was your revenue in the last year? Please select the appropriate range.

Base: 1608
Less than £500,000
20.5%
329
£50,000,000+
18.3%
294
£10,000,000-£24,999,999
14.1%
227
£25,000,000 - £49,999,999
10.0%
160
£6,000,000 -£9,999,999
8.0%
129
£1,000,000-£2,499,999
7.7%
124
£500,000-£999,999
6.7%
108
£4,500,000-£5,999,999
6.1%
98
£3,500,000-£4,999,999
4.4%
70
£2,500,000-£3,499,999
4.3%
69

red_herring_1 To confirm you are paying attention, please select ‘Strongly disagree’ for this question.

Base: 1608
Strongly disagree
98.9%
1590
Strongly agree
0.5%
8
Neither agree nor disagree
0.4%
6
Agree
0.2%
3
Disagree
0.1%
1

d1 Does your organisation currently offer remote and hybrid working arrangements, if any?

Base: 1608
Yes, for some staff
45.5%
731
Yes, for the majority of staff
21.9%
352
Yes, for all staff
17.0%
273
No
15.0%
242
Don’t know
0.6%
10

d2_1 d2 - Please indicate whether your organisation currently does any of the following, if at all. Pays at the real Living Wage (£13.45 per hour or £14.80 per hour in London)

Base: 1608
Yes
83.6%
1345
No
14.0%
225
Don't know
2.4%
38

d2_2 d2 - Please indicate whether your organisation currently does any of the following, if at all. Uses zero-hours contracts

Base: 1608
No
52.6%
846
Yes
44.7%
718
Don't know
2.7%
44

d2_3 d2 - Please indicate whether your organisation currently does any of the following, if at all. Uses gig economy platforms to source workers for specific tasks (e.g. Upwork, Deliveroo, Temper, Fiverr, Limber)

Base: 1608
Yes
57.5%
924
No
41.2%
662
Don't know
1.4%
22

d2_4 d2 - Please indicate whether your organisation currently does any of the following, if at all. Uses agencies to recruit temporary staff

Base: 1608
Yes
65.3%
1050
No
33.7%
542
Don't know
1.0%
16

d2_5 d2 - Please indicate whether your organisation currently does any of the following, if at all. Recruits staff through Jobcentre Plus

Base: 1608
Yes
54.2%
872
No
43.3%
696
Don't know
2.5%
40

d2_6 d2 - Please indicate whether your organisation currently does any of the following, if at all. Has an in-house HR function or HR team

Base: 1608
Yes
77.9%
1252
No
21.1%
339
Don't know
1.1%
17

d2_7 d2 - Please indicate whether your organisation currently does any of the following, if at all. Uses external HR support

Base: 1608
Yes
55.6%
894
No
43.0%
691
Don't know
1.4%
23

d2a Is your organisation:

Base: 1608
None of the above
38.7%
623
Accredited as Disability Confident Level 2 (Employer)
27.5%
442
Accredited as Disability Confident Level 3 (Leader)
21.5%
346
Registered as Disability Confident Level 1 (Committed)
12.3%
197

q1_1 q1 - Which, if any, of the following staffing issues is your business experiencing? We have issues with recruiting staff

Base: 351
We have issues with recruiting staff
100.0%
351

q1_2 q1 - Which, if any, of the following staffing issues is your business experiencing? We have issues with retaining staff

Base: 265
We have issues with retaining staff
100.0%
265

q1_3 q1 - Which, if any, of the following staffing issues is your business experiencing? We have no issues with recruiting or retaining staff

Base: 1048
We have no issues with recruiting or retaining staff
100.0%
1048

q1_4 q1 - Which, if any, of the following staffing issues is your business experiencing? Don’t know

Base: 33
Don’t know
100.0%
33

q2_1 q2 - In the last two years, has your organisation seen or not seen changes in: Number of sickness days taken

Base: 1608
Stayed about the same
44.7%
718
Decreased
26.2%
422
Increased
25.4%
409
Don’t know
3.7%
59

q2_2 q2 - In the last two years, has your organisation seen or not seen changes in: Number of workers receiving sick pay

Base: 1608
Stayed about the same
50.2%
808
Increased
25.0%
402
Decreased
20.8%
335
Don’t know
3.9%
63

q2_3 q2 - In the last two years, has your organisation seen or not seen changes in: Number of workers seeking flexibility over working hours to manage health conditions

Base: 1608
Stayed about the same
46.0%
740
Increased
35.6%
572
Decreased
15.4%
247
Don’t know
3.0%
49

q2_4 q2 - In the last two years, has your organisation seen or not seen changes in: Number of workers seeking remote or hybrid working to manage health conditions

Base: 1608
Stayed about the same
46.0%
739
Increased
35.9%
577
Decreased
12.9%
208
Don’t know
5.2%
84

q2_5 q2 - In the last two years, has your organisation seen or not seen changes in: Number of workers reporting physical health conditions

Base: 1608
Stayed about the same
45.6%
734
Decreased
26.6%
427
Increased
24.1%
387
Don’t know
3.7%
60

q2_6 q2 - In the last two years, has your organisation seen or not seen changes in: Number of workers reporting mental health conditions

Base: 1608
Stayed about the same
40.0%
644
Decreased
29.0%
466
Increased
25.1%
403
Don’t know
5.9%
95

q2_7 q2 - In the last two years, has your organisation seen or not seen changes in: Number of workers seeking occupational health services

Base: 1608
Stayed about the same
48.9%
787
Increased
29.4%
473
Decreased
15.7%
253
Don’t know
5.9%
95

q2_8 q2 - In the last two years, has your organisation seen or not seen changes in: Number of workers using Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)

Base: 1608
Stayed about the same
48.3%
777
Increased
28.5%
458
Decreased
13.5%
217
Don’t know
9.7%
156

q2_9 q2 - In the last two years, has your organisation seen or not seen changes in: Number of people leaving your organisation due to ill health

Base: 1608
Stayed about the same
44.3%
713
Decreased
34.0%
547
Increased
16.6%
267
Don’t know
5.0%
81

q3_1 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Overall approach to supporting workforce health

Base: 1608
Very well
51.0%
820
Quite well
36.6%
588
Neither well nor poorly
9.4%
151
Quite poorly
1.2%
20
Don’t know
1.2%
19
Very poorly
0.6%
10

q3_2 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Assessing health risks associated with on-site environment

Base: 1608
Very well
45.3%
729
Quite well
39.5%
635
Neither well nor poorly
10.9%
175
Don’t know
2.1%
34
Quite poorly
1.6%
26
Very poorly
0.6%
9

q3_3 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Assessing health risks associated with remote work environment

Base: 1608
Very well
40.7%
654
Quite well
37.8%
608
Neither well nor poorly
14.8%
238
Don’t know
3.4%
55
Quite poorly
2.4%
39
Very poorly
0.9%
14

q3_4 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Implementing flexible hours (i.e. part time, compressed hours, flexitime)

Base: 1608
Very well
48.2%
775
Quite well
38.2%
615
Neither well nor poorly
10.1%
163
Don’t know
1.5%
24
Quite poorly
1.4%
22
Very poorly
0.6%
9

q3_5 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Assessing mental health risk

Base: 1608
Very well
42.2%
678
Quite well
40.0%
643
Neither well nor poorly
11.5%
185
Quite poorly
3.0%
49
Don’t know
2.0%
32
Very poorly
1.3%
21

q3_6 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Supporting physical or mental health by adjusting work to ensure appropriate workload, work pace and role clarity

Base: 1608
Very well
46.1%
741
Quite well
37.7%
607
Neither well nor poorly
11.6%
186
Quite poorly
2.2%
36
Don’t know
1.8%
29
Very poorly
0.6%
9

q3_7 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Providing occupational health services

Base: 1608
Very well
41.9%
673
Quite well
36.9%
594
Neither well nor poorly
14.4%
232
Don’t know
2.9%
47
Quite poorly
2.3%
37
Very poorly
1.6%
25

q3_8 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Providing enhanced sick leave payment

Base: 1608
Very well
39.7%
639
Quite well
35.4%
569
Neither well nor poorly
16.7%
268
Don’t know
3.5%
57
Quite poorly
3.2%
52
Very poorly
1.4%
23

q3_9 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Supporting staff with their mental health conditions (e.g. anxiety, depression)

Base: 1608
Very well
46.3%
745
Quite well
37.0%
595
Neither well nor poorly
11.4%
183
Quite poorly
2.7%
44
Don’t know
1.7%
27
Very poorly
0.9%
14

q3_10 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Supporting staff with their musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions

Base: 1608
Quite well
38.0%
611
Very well
36.1%
581
Neither well nor poorly
16.0%
258
Don’t know
6.5%
105
Quite poorly
2.5%
41
Very poorly
0.7%
12

q3_11 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Supporting staff with physical conditions other than musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions

Base: 1608
Very well
39.6%
637
Quite well
38.1%
612
Neither well nor poorly
15.2%
244
Don’t know
4.1%
66
Quite poorly
2.2%
36
Very poorly
0.8%
13

q3_12 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Supporting staff with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ADHD, autism)

Base: 1608
Very well
39.5%
635
Quite well
36.9%
593
Neither well nor poorly
15.0%
242
Don’t know
4.6%
74
Quite poorly
2.9%
47
Very poorly
1.1%
17

q3_13 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Supporting workers returning from a period of ill-health

Base: 1608
Very well
47.6%
766
Quite well
37.9%
610
Neither well nor poorly
10.0%
161
Don’t know
2.3%
37
Quite poorly
1.7%
27
Very poorly
0.4%
7

q3_14 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Identifying when a worker may be struggling with their health

Base: 1608
Very well
43.6%
701
Quite well
39.2%
630
Neither well nor poorly
11.9%
192
Quite poorly
3.2%
52
Don’t know
1.4%
23
Very poorly
0.6%
10

q3_15 q3 - In your opinion, how well or poorly does your organisation perform in supporting workforce health in the following ways, if at all? Assessing physical health risk

Base: 1608
Very well
47.6%
765
Quite well
37.9%
609
Neither well nor poorly
10.3%
165
Quite poorly
1.9%
31
Don’t know
1.9%
31
Very poorly
0.4%
7

q4_1 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Designs jobs to support health (e.g. manageable workloads, flexibility, autonomy)

Base: 666
Designs jobs to support health (e.g. manageable workloads, flexibility, autonomy)
100.0%
666

q4_2 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Assesses and manages workplace physical health risks

Base: 650
Assesses and manages workplace physical health risks
100.0%
650

q4_3 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Assesses and manages risks associated with remote or home working

Base: 530
Assesses and manages risks associated with remote or home working
100.0%
530

q4_4 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Assess and manage workplace mental health risks (e.g. workload, role clarity, bullying, stress)

Base: 701
Assess and manage workplace mental health risks (e.g. workload, role clarity, bullying, stress)
100.0%
701

q4_5 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees or those with long-term conditions

Base: 656
Make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees or those with long-term conditions
100.0%
656

q4_6 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Provide access to occupational health services

Base: 637
Provide access to occupational health services
100.0%
637

q4_7 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Provide enhanced sick pay

Base: 543
Provide enhanced sick pay
100.0%
543

q4_8 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Provide paid time off for medical appointments

Base: 682
Provide paid time off for medical appointments
100.0%
682

q4_9 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Support employees to use the DWP ‘Access to Work’ scheme

Base: 354
Support employees to use the DWP ‘Access to Work’ scheme
100.0%
354

q4_10 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Monitor and analyse sickness absence data to inform action

Base: 533
Monitor and analyse sickness absence data to inform action
100.0%
533

q4_11 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Offer wellbeing initiatives (e.g. Employee Assistance Programmes, financial wellbeing support, fitness benefits)

Base: 693
Offer wellbeing initiatives (e.g. Employee Assistance Programmes, financial wellbeing support, fitness benefits)
100.0%
693

q4_12 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Record outcomes of fitness to work assessments or “fit notes” from a healthcare professional

Base: 450
Record outcomes of fitness to work assessments or “fit notes” from a healthcare professional
100.0%
450

q4_13 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? Other (please specify)

Base: 8
Other (please specify)
100.0%
8

q4_14 q4 - Which of the following, if any, does your organisation currently do to support employee health? None of the above

Base: 95
None of the above
100.0%
95

q5_1 q5 - If applicable, do your line managers receive training on: Supporting employees with mental health

Base: 1608
Yes, on an ongoing basis
39.1%
629
Yes, as part of initial training when they become a line manager
33.8%
543
Yes, on request or when identified as a developmental goal
14.4%
231
No
10.1%
162
Don’t know
2.7%
43

q5_2 q5 - If applicable, do your line managers receive training on: Supporting employees with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions

Base: 1608
Yes, on an ongoing basis
33.0%
531
Yes, as part of initial training when they become a line manager
27.6%
444
Yes, on request or when identified as a developmental goal
19.0%
305
No
15.8%
254
Don’t know
4.6%
74

q5_3 q5 - If applicable, do your line managers receive training on: Supporting employees with other long-term health conditions

Base: 1608
Yes, on an ongoing basis
39.2%
631
Yes, as part of initial training when they become a line manager
30.2%
485
Yes, on request or when identified as a developmental goal
16.2%
260
No
11.5%
185
Don’t know
2.9%
47

q5_4 q5 - If applicable, do your line managers receive training on: Implementing reasonable adjustments for disabled employees

Base: 1608
Yes, on an ongoing basis
37.2%
598
Yes, as part of initial training when they become a line manager
32.0%
514
Yes, on request or when identified as a developmental goal
15.2%
245
No
12.1%
194
Don’t know
3.5%
57

q5_5 q5 - If applicable, do your line managers receive training on: Responding to flexible working requests

Base: 1608
Yes, on an ongoing basis
39.2%
631
Yes, as part of initial training when they become a line manager
35.0%
562
Yes, on request or when identified as a developmental goal
14.6%
234
No
8.9%
143
Don’t know
2.4%
38

q5_6 q5 - If applicable, do your line managers receive training on: Supporting employees with financial wellbeing

Base: 1608
Yes, on an ongoing basis
32.8%
527
Yes, as part of initial training when they become a line manager
31.8%
512
Yes, on request or when identified as a developmental goal
17.9%
288
No
14.4%
231
Don’t know
3.1%
50

q5_7 q5 - If applicable, do your line managers receive training on: General line management training

Base: 1608
Yes, as part of initial training when they become a line manager
41.0%
660
Yes, on an ongoing basis
36.5%
587
No
10.9%
176
Yes, on request or when identified as a developmental goal
9.3%
150
Don’t know
2.2%
35

q5_8 q5 - If applicable, do your line managers receive training on: Conducting workplace stress risk assessments

Base: 1608
Yes, on an ongoing basis
39.4%
634
Yes, as part of initial training when they become a line manager
32.9%
529
Yes, on request or when identified as a developmental goal
13.6%
219
No
11.6%
186
Don’t know
2.5%
40

q6_1 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Paid time off for medical appointments

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
45.8%
737
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
32.8%
527
None of the above
11.8%
190
Senior-level employees only
9.6%
154

q6_2 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Private health insurance

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
38.2%
615
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
25.9%
417
None of the above
21.3%
343
Senior-level employees only
14.5%
233

q6_3 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Early or direct access to occupational health services

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
41.5%
667
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
33.3%
536
None of the above
17.8%
286
Senior-level employees only
7.4%
119

q6_4 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
41.6%
669
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
31.5%
507
None of the above
20.5%
329
Senior-level employees only
6.4%
103

q6_5 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Mental health support or counselling

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
42.2%
679
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
37.1%
596
None of the above
15.2%
244
Senior-level employees only
5.5%
89

q6_6 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Dental or vision cover

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
35.0%
563
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
30.2%
485
None of the above
25.2%
405
Senior-level employees only
9.6%
155

q6_7 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Health screenings

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
39.9%
641
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
32.8%
528
None of the above
19.9%
320
Senior-level employees only
7.4%
119

q6_8 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Gym membership or fitness subsidy

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
32.6%
525
None of the above
27.6%
444
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
26.2%
421
Senior-level employees only
13.6%
218

q6_9 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Flexibility of working hours

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
47.6%
765
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
34.3%
551
Senior-level employees only
11.6%
186
None of the above
6.6%
106

q6_10 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Remote or hybrid working

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
40.2%
647
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
32.6%
524
Senior-level employees only
14.8%
238
None of the above
12.4%
199

q6_11 q6 - Which group in your organisation receives the following health-related benefits, if any? Wellness or wellbeing allowance

Base: 1608
All employees (excluding temporary or agency workers)
39.7%
639
Whole workforce (including temporary or agency workers)
33.3%
535
None of the above
20.3%
326
Senior-level employees only
6.7%
108

q8_1 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Cost of providing occupational health services

Base: 479
Cost of providing occupational health services
100.0%
479

q8_2 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Cost of enhanced sick pay or absence cover

Base: 404
Cost of enhanced sick pay or absence cover
100.0%
404

q8_3 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Cost of health benefits or wellbeing initiatives

Base: 536
Cost of health benefits or wellbeing initiatives
100.0%
536

q8_4 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Limited management time or capacity

Base: 338
Limited management time or capacity
100.0%
338

q8_5 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Lack of internal HR or wellbeing expertise

Base: 210
Lack of internal HR or wellbeing expertise
100.0%
210

q8_6 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Long NHS waiting times affecting staff ability to return to work

Base: 392
Long NHS waiting times affecting staff ability to return to work
100.0%
392

q8_7 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Limited availability of NHS and/ or occupational health services in our local area

Base: 326
Limited availability of NHS and/ or occupational health services in our local area
100.0%
326

q8_8 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Uncertainty about legal obligations around reasonable adjustments

Base: 245
Uncertainty about legal obligations around reasonable adjustments
100.0%
245

q8_9 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Complexity of accessing government schemes (e.g. Access to work)

Base: 315
Complexity of accessing government schemes (e.g. Access to work)
100.0%
315

q8_10 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Other (please specify)

Base: 13
Other (please specify)
100.0%
13

q8_11 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? None of the above – we do not face barriers

Base: 252
None of the above – we do not face barriers
100.0%
252

q8_12 q8 - Which of the following are the biggest barriers to expanding health and wellbeing support in your organisation? Don’t know

Base: 21
Don’t know
100.0%
21

q9_1 q9 - In your opinion, does your organisation have the confidence or not to actively support employees with the following conditions that might affect their work? Common mental health problems (for example, anxiety or depression)

Base: 1608
Our organisation has the confidence to actively support employees with this condition
74.8%
1202
Our organisation does not have the confidence to actively support employees with this condition
19.0%
306
Don’t know
6.2%
100

q9_2 q9 - In your opinion, does your organisation have the confidence or not to actively support employees with the following conditions that might affect their work? Musculoskeletal conditions (for example, arthritis or backpain)

Base: 1608
Our organisation has the confidence to actively support employees with this condition
66.0%
1061
Our organisation does not have the confidence to actively support employees with this condition
25.2%
405
Don’t know
8.8%
142

q9_3 q9 - In your opinion, does your organisation have the confidence or not to actively support employees with the following conditions that might affect their work? Cardiovascular conditions (for example, heart disease)

Base: 1608
Our organisation has the confidence to actively support employees with this condition
58.5%
940
Our organisation does not have the confidence to actively support employees with this condition
32.6%
524
Don’t know
9.0%
144

q9_4 q9 - In your opinion, does your organisation have the confidence or not to actively support employees with the following conditions that might affect their work? Respiratory conditions (for example, asthma)

Base: 1608
Our organisation has the confidence to actively support employees with this condition
69.4%
1116
Our organisation does not have the confidence to actively support employees with this condition
23.3%
374
Don’t know
7.3%
118

q9_5 q9 - In your opinion, does your organisation have the confidence or not to actively support employees with the following conditions that might affect their work? Neurological conditions (for example, multiple sclerosis)

Base: 1608
Our organisation has the confidence to actively support employees with this condition
54.1%
870
Our organisation does not have the confidence to actively support employees with this condition
36.1%
581
Don’t know
9.8%
157

q10_1 q10 - What challenges, if any, does your organisation face in providing comprehensive occupational health services? Budget constraints

Base: 755
Budget constraints
100.0%
755

q10_2 q10 - What challenges, if any, does your organisation face in providing comprehensive occupational health services? Lack of awareness or understanding among employees

Base: 576
Lack of awareness or understanding among employees
100.0%
576

q10_3 q10 - What challenges, if any, does your organisation face in providing comprehensive occupational health services? Difficulty in accessing occupational health professionals

Base: 512
Difficulty in accessing occupational health professionals
100.0%
512

q10_4 q10 - What challenges, if any, does your organisation face in providing comprehensive occupational health services? Integration with existing HR and health and safety practices

Base: 490
Integration with existing HR and health and safety practices
100.0%
490

q10_5 q10 - What challenges, if any, does your organisation face in providing comprehensive occupational health services? Other (please specify):

Base: 15
Other (please specify):
100.0%
15

q10_6 q10 - What challenges, if any, does your organisation face in providing comprehensive occupational health services? None of the above

Base: 285
None of the above
100.0%
285

q10_7 q10 - What challenges, if any, does your organisation face in providing comprehensive occupational health services? Don’t know

Base: 32
Don’t know
100.0%
32

q11_1 q11 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The government bears responsibility for the decline in health among the working-age population due to inadequate healthcare provision.

Base: 1608
Somewhat agree
39.4%
633
Strongly agree
34.4%
553
Neither agree nor disagree
16.7%
268
Somewhat disagree
6.0%
96
Strongly disagree
1.8%
29
Don’t know
1.8%
29

q11_2 q11 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Employers bear responsibility for the decline in health among the working-age population due to not sufficiently supporting the health and wellbeing of their emplo

Base: 1608
Somewhat agree
36.9%
594
Strongly agree
25.4%
408
Neither agree nor disagree
20.3%
326
Somewhat disagree
11.6%
187
Strongly disagree
4.0%
65
Don’t know
1.7%
28

q11_3 q11 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Individuals bear responsibility for the decline in health among the working-age population due to unhealthy lifestyle choices

Base: 1608
Somewhat agree
42.9%
690
Strongly agree
28.1%
452
Neither agree nor disagree
17.8%
286
Somewhat disagree
6.8%
110
Strongly disagree
2.6%
42
Don’t know
1.7%
28

q12_1 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? Supporting employers, including small businesses, to provide occupational health services

Base: 552
Supporting employers, including small businesses, to provide occupational health services
100.0%
552

q12_2 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? Increasing statutory sick pay to ensure people have an adequate income during sickness

Base: 409
Increasing statutory sick pay to ensure people have an adequate income during sickness
100.0%
409

q12_3 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? Improving NHS services and reducing waiting times

Base: 754
Improving NHS services and reducing waiting times
100.0%
754

q12_4 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? Enhancing welfare entitlements to improve financial security during illness or unemployment

Base: 419
Enhancing welfare entitlements to improve financial security during illness or unemployment
100.0%
419

q12_5 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? Improving job quality through stronger employment standards and workplace protections

Base: 434
Improving job quality through stronger employment standards and workplace protections
100.0%
434

q12_6 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? Improving the effectiveness of fit notes to support return to work and reduce long-term absence

Base: 359
Improving the effectiveness of fit notes to support return to work and reduce long-term absence
100.0%
359

q12_7 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? Investing in prevention and early intervention to reduce ill health among working-age people

Base: 524
Investing in prevention and early intervention to reduce ill health among working-age people
100.0%
524

q12_8 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? Expanding mental health services accessible to working-age adults

Base: 533
Expanding mental health services accessible to working-age adults
100.0%
533

q12_9 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? Other

Base: 4
Other
100.0%
4

q12_10 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? None of the above

Base: 39
None of the above
100.0%
39

q12_11 q12 - Which of the following would you want the Government to prioritise to support the health of the working age population, if any? Don't know

Base: 20
Don't know
100.0%
20

q13_1 q13 - The Government is currently introducing a range of employment support schemes aimed at increasing workforce participation. For each of the following, please indicate whether your organisation would be interested, if at all, in participating. Beco

Base: 1608
Would be interested in participating
30.2%
485
Planning to be involved
27.9%
448
Already involved / participating
24.4%
392
Not interested in participating
12.5%
201
Don’t know
5.1%
82

q13_2 q13 - The Government is currently introducing a range of employment support schemes aimed at increasing workforce participation. For each of the following, please indicate whether your organisation would be interested, if at all, in participating. Usin

Base: 1608
Already involved / participating
33.0%
530
Would be interested in participating
24.5%
394
Planning to be involved
23.2%
373
Not interested in participating
14.8%
238
Don’t know
4.5%
73

q13_3 q13 - The Government is currently introducing a range of employment support schemes aimed at increasing workforce participation. For each of the following, please indicate whether your organisation would be interested, if at all, in participating. Usin

Base: 1608
Would be interested in participating
30.0%
483
Already involved / participating
26.9%
433
Planning to be involved
26.6%
427
Not interested in participating
11.4%
184
Don’t know
5.0%
81

q13_4 q13 - The Government is currently introducing a range of employment support schemes aimed at increasing workforce participation. For each of the following, please indicate whether your organisation would be interested, if at all, in participating. Yout

Base: 1608
Would be interested in participating
30.2%
486
Planning to be involved
26.2%
422
Already involved / participating
25.1%
403
Not interested in participating
14.2%
229
Don’t know
4.2%
68

q13_5 q13 - The Government is currently introducing a range of employment support schemes aimed at increasing workforce participation. For each of the following, please indicate whether your organisation would be interested, if at all, in participating. Yout

Base: 1608
Would be interested in participating
33.0%
530
Planning to be involved
26.1%
419
Already involved / participating
25.8%
415
Not interested in participating
11.3%
181
Don’t know
3.9%
63

q13_6 q13 - The Government is currently introducing a range of employment support schemes aimed at increasing workforce participation. For each of the following, please indicate whether your organisation would be interested, if at all, in participating. Foun

Base: 1608
Would be interested in participating
30.2%
485
Planning to be involved
28.0%
451
Already involved / participating
24.7%
397
Not interested in participating
13.1%
211
Don’t know
4.0%
64

q14_1 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Demand for our product/services has decreased

Base: 334
Demand for our product/services has decreased
100.0%
334

q14_2 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Production costs have increased

Base: 611
Production costs have increased
100.0%
611

q14_3 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Retaining staff has been more challenging

Base: 297
Retaining staff has been more challenging
100.0%
297

q14_4 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Hiring has become more challenging

Base: 394
Hiring has become more challenging
100.0%
394

q14_5 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Our ability to grow the business has been constrained

Base: 445
Our ability to grow the business has been constrained
100.0%
445

q14_6 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Have had to reduce physical footprint (i.e. operations sites/offices)

Base: 250
Have had to reduce physical footprint (i.e. operations sites/offices)
100.0%
250

q14_7 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Have had to make redundancies

Base: 219
Have had to make redundancies
100.0%
219

q14_8 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Shareholder dividends have reduced

Base: 252
Shareholder dividends have reduced
100.0%
252

q14_9 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? We have not implemented pay rises above inflation

Base: 313
We have not implemented pay rises above inflation
100.0%
313

q14_10 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Staff morale has declined

Base: 282
Staff morale has declined
100.0%
282

q14_11 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Staff wellbeing has declined

Base: 245
Staff wellbeing has declined
100.0%
245

q14_12 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Have had to cut hours of existing staff

Base: 252
Have had to cut hours of existing staff
100.0%
252

q14_13 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Other (please specify)

Base: 5
Other (please specify)
100.0%
5

q14_14 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? None of the above

Base: 232
None of the above
100.0%
232

q14_15 q14 - Which, if any, of the following challenges has your organisation experienced as a result of rising costs? Don’t know

Base: 8
Don’t know
100.0%
8

q15_1 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Reducing sickness absence

Base: 282
Reducing sickness absence
100.0%
282

q15_2 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Improving retention

Base: 355
Improving retention
100.0%
355

q15_3 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Supporting employee mental health

Base: 532
Supporting employee mental health
100.0%
532

q15_4 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Increasing productivity

Base: 744
Increasing productivity
100.0%
744

q15_5 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Reducing workforce costs

Base: 259
Reducing workforce costs
100.0%
259

q15_6 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Improving job quality

Base: 630
Improving job quality
100.0%
630

q15_7 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Increasing recruitment

Base: 329
Increasing recruitment
100.0%
329

q15_8 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Increasing employee voice and engagement

Base: 274
Increasing employee voice and engagement
100.0%
274

q15_9 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Supporting workers with rising costs

Base: 393
Supporting workers with rising costs
100.0%
393

q15_10 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Other (specify)

Base: 8
Other (specify)
100.0%
8

q15_11 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? None of the above

Base: 99
None of the above
100.0%
99

q15_12 q15 - What are your organisation’s top workforce priorities for the next 12 months, if you have any? Don’t know

Base: 14
Don’t know
100.0%
14

q16_1 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Pay rises above inflation rate

Base: 369
Pay rises above inflation rate
100.0%
369

q16_2 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Direct support with childcare costs

Base: 318
Direct support with childcare costs
100.0%
318

q16_3 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Direct support with bills associated with remote or homeworking

Base: 335
Direct support with bills associated with remote or homeworking
100.0%
335

q16_4 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Ending exclusivity agreements (i.e. allowing staff to take second jobs)

Base: 245
Ending exclusivity agreements (i.e. allowing staff to take second jobs)
100.0%
245

q16_5 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Consultation/ negotiation with trade unions or worker representatives to improve pay

Base: 273
Consultation/ negotiation with trade unions or worker representatives to improve pay
100.0%
273

q16_6 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Facilitating choice and flexibility on working patterns and benefits

Base: 438
Facilitating choice and flexibility on working patterns and benefits
100.0%
438

q16_7 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Extending benefits package

Base: 448
Extending benefits package
100.0%
448

q16_8 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? One-off bonus/cost of living support payment

Base: 343
One-off bonus/cost of living support payment
100.0%
343

q16_9 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Signposting to external support such as Citizens Advice or financial education/ advice

Base: 297
Signposting to external support such as Citizens Advice or financial education/ advice
100.0%
297

q16_10 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Loans (i.e. living and housing costs)

Base: 297
Loans (i.e. living and housing costs)
100.0%
297

q16_11 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Offering overtime

Base: 359
Offering overtime
100.0%
359

q16_12 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Allowing staff to sell annual leave days back to the employer 

Base: 277
Allowing staff to sell annual leave days back to the employer 
100.0%
277

q16_13 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Extending pension packages

Base: 298
Extending pension packages
100.0%
298

q16_14 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Other (please specify)

Base: 5
Other (please specify)
100.0%
5

q16_15 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? None of the above

Base: 176
None of the above
100.0%
176

q16_16 q16 - Which, if any, of the following types of support is your business planning to introduce in 2026 to support employees with cost-of-living pressures, if any? Don’t know

Base: 36
Don’t know
100.0%
36

q17_1 q17 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Young people aged 16–24 are generally ready for the world of work

Base: 1608
Agree
38.5%
619
Strongly agree
25.9%
416
Neither agree nor disagree
20.7%
333
Disagree
10.8%
174
Strongly disagree
3.4%
55
Don’t know
0.7%
11

q17_2 q17 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Young people today face greater barriers to entering work than five years ago

Base: 1608
Agree
42.0%
675
Strongly agree
32.0%
515
Neither agree nor disagree
15.2%
245
Disagree
7.2%
115
Strongly disagree
2.3%
37
Don’t know
1.3%
21

q17_3 q17 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The level of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) is a national crisis

Base: 1608
Agree
42.5%
683
Strongly agree
31.7%
510
Neither agree nor disagree
19.3%
310
Disagree
3.6%
58
Don’t know
1.7%
27
Strongly disagree
1.2%
20

q17_4 q17 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Employers have a responsibility to do more to support young people into work

Base: 1608
Agree
42.8%
688
Strongly agree
35.6%
573
Neither agree nor disagree
15.6%
251
Disagree
4.0%
64
Strongly disagree
1.1%
18
Don’t know
0.9%
14

q18_1 q18 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Our organisation has the capability to support young people in their first steps into employment

Base: 1608
Agree
44.7%
718
Strongly agree
31.5%
507
Neither agree nor disagree
14.3%
230
Disagree
5.4%
87
Strongly disagree
2.5%
40
Don’t know
1.6%
26

q18_2 q18 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Our organisation has the capability to support young people who have been out of education, employment or training (NEET) for six months or more

Base: 1608
Agree
40.4%
649
Strongly agree
25.7%
413
Neither agree nor disagree
20.9%
336
Disagree
6.9%
111
Strongly disagree
3.5%
56
Don’t know
2.7%
43

q18_3 q18 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Our organisation has the capability to support young people with long-term physical health conditions or disabilities into work

Base: 1608
Agree
37.7%
607
Strongly agree
26.9%
432
Neither agree nor disagree
20.0%
321
Disagree
9.2%
148
Strongly disagree
4.1%
66
Don’t know
2.1%
34

q18_4 q18 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Our organisation has clear progression routes for young people once they are recruited

Base: 1608
Agree
40.7%
655
Strongly agree
31.2%
501
Neither agree nor disagree
18.3%
294
Disagree
5.5%
88
Strongly disagree
2.4%
39
Don’t know
1.9%
31

q18_5 q18 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Our organisation prioritises education qualifications when recruiting for entry level jobs

Base: 1608
Agree
40.0%
644
Strongly agree
28.4%
457
Neither agree nor disagree
18.2%
293
Disagree
8.5%
136
Strongly disagree
3.2%
51
Don’t know
1.7%
27

q18_6 q18 - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Our organisation prioritises prior work experience when recruiting for entry level jobs

Base: 1608
Agree
41.0%
659
Strongly agree
27.4%
440
Neither agree nor disagree
20.0%
321
Disagree
7.7%
124
Strongly disagree
2.4%
39
Don’t know
1.6%
25

q19_1 q19 - Thinking about your organisation’s recruitment of young peopleaged 16–24 for entry-level roles, apprenticeships, internships or graduate positions, which of the following, if any, has your organisation done in the past 12 months? Reduced the

Base: 1608
We have done this in the last 12 months
40.5%
652
We have not done this in the last 12 months
40.2%
646
Not applicable to our organisation
14.5%
233
Don't know
4.8%
77

q19_2 q19 - Thinking about your organisation’s recruitment of young peopleaged 16–24 for entry-level roles, apprenticeships, internships or graduate positions, which of the following, if any, has your organisation done in the past 12 months? Reduced the

Base: 1608
We have not done this in the last 12 months
40.9%
657
We have done this in the last 12 months
37.7%
606
Not applicable to our organisation
16.7%
269
Don't know
4.7%
76

q19_3 q19 - Thinking about your organisation’s recruitment of young peopleaged 16–24 for entry-level roles, apprenticeships, internships or graduate positions, which of the following, if any, has your organisation done in the past 12 months? Used AI or a

Base: 1608
We have done this in the last 12 months
50.1%
806
We have not done this in the last 12 months
31.8%
511
Not applicable to our organisation
14.6%
234
Don't know
3.5%
57

q19_4 q19 - Thinking about your organisation’s recruitment of young peopleaged 16–24 for entry-level roles, apprenticeships, internships or graduate positions, which of the following, if any, has your organisation done in the past 12 months? Used group i

Base: 1608
We have done this in the last 12 months
52.2%
840
We have not done this in the last 12 months
30.6%
492
Not applicable to our organisation
13.7%
220
Don't know
3.5%
56

q19_5 q19 - Thinking about your organisation’s recruitment of young peopleaged 16–24 for entry-level roles, apprenticeships, internships or graduate positions, which of the following, if any, has your organisation done in the past 12 months? Advertised e

Base: 1608
We have done this in the last 12 months
53.4%
859
We have not done this in the last 12 months
28.2%
454
Not applicable to our organisation
13.7%
221
Don't know
4.6%
74

q19_6 q19 - Thinking about your organisation’s recruitment of young peopleaged 16–24 for entry-level roles, apprenticeships, internships or graduate positions, which of the following, if any, has your organisation done in the past 12 months? Targeted rec

Base: 1608
We have not done this in the last 12 months
41.2%
662
We have done this in the last 12 months
38.7%
623
Not applicable to our organisation
15.8%
254
Don't know
4.3%
69

q19_7 q19 - Thinking about your organisation’s recruitment of young peopleaged 16–24 for entry-level roles, apprenticeships, internships or graduate positions, which of the following, if any, has your organisation done in the past 12 months? Provided fee

Base: 1608
We have done this in the last 12 months
60.9%
980
We have not done this in the last 12 months
22.0%
354
Not applicable to our organisation
12.7%
204
Don't know
4.4%
70

q19_8 q19 - Thinking about your organisation’s recruitment of young peopleaged 16–24 for entry-level roles, apprenticeships, internships or graduate positions, which of the following, if any, has your organisation done in the past 12 months? Invested in

Base: 1608
We have done this in the last 12 months
48.4%
778
We have not done this in the last 12 months
32.8%
528
Not applicable to our organisation
14.8%
238
Don't know
4.0%
64

q19_9 q19 - Thinking about your organisation’s recruitment of young peopleaged 16–24 for entry-level roles, apprenticeships, internships or graduate positions, which of the following, if any, has your organisation done in the past 12 months? Offered plac

Base: 1608
We have done this in the last 12 months
61.4%
988
We have not done this in the last 12 months
23.6%
379
Not applicable to our organisation
11.4%
184
Don't know
3.5%
57

q20_1 q20 - To what extent, if at all, is your organisation well or poorly equipped to support the following groups of young workers with health conditions or disabilities? Supporting young workers with common mental health conditions (e.g. anxiety, depressi

Base: 1608
Very well equipped
39.1%
629
Fairly well equipped
35.9%
577
Neither well nor poorly equipped
10.5%
169
Not applicable
7.7%
124
Fairly poorly equipped
3.2%
52
Very poorly equipped
2.2%
36
Don’t know
1.3%
21

q20_2 q20 - To what extent, if at all, is your organisation well or poorly equipped to support the following groups of young workers with health conditions or disabilities? Supporting young workers with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ADHD, autism)

Base: 1608
Fairly well equipped
34.8%
560
Very well equipped
34.5%
554
Neither well nor poorly equipped
13.6%
218
Not applicable
8.4%
135
Fairly poorly equipped
4.4%
71
Very poorly equipped
2.9%
46
Don’t know
1.5%
24

q20_3 q20 - To what extent, if at all, is your organisation well or poorly equipped to support the following groups of young workers with health conditions or disabilities? Supporting young workers with musculoskeletal conditions

Base: 1608
Fairly well equipped
34.6%
556
Very well equipped
32.8%
527
Neither well nor poorly equipped
14.5%
233
Not applicable
8.7%
140
Fairly poorly equipped
4.2%
68
Very poorly equipped
2.9%
46
Don’t know
2.4%
38

q20_4 q20 - To what extent, if at all, is your organisation well or poorly equipped to support the following groups of young workers with health conditions or disabilities? Supporting young workers with other long-term physical health conditions

Base: 1608
Fairly well equipped
36.1%
581
Very well equipped
34.8%
559
Neither well nor poorly equipped
12.7%
205
Not applicable
7.6%
122
Fairly poorly equipped
4.7%
76
Very poorly equipped
2.4%
38
Don’t know
1.7%
27

q20_5 q20 - To what extent, if at all, is your organisation well or poorly equipped to support the following groups of young workers with health conditions or disabilities? Supporting young workers returning from a period of ill health

Base: 1608
Very well equipped
40.0%
644
Fairly well equipped
35.2%
566
Neither well nor poorly equipped
10.9%
175
Not applicable
7.6%
123
Fairly poorly equipped
3.3%
53
Very poorly equipped
1.7%
27
Don’t know
1.2%
20

q20_6 q20 - To what extent, if at all, is your organisation well or poorly equipped to support the following groups of young workers with health conditions or disabilities? Identifying when a young worker may be struggling with their health

Base: 1608
Very well equipped
39.6%
637
Fairly well equipped
35.3%
568
Neither well nor poorly equipped
11.6%
187
Not applicable
6.3%
102
Fairly poorly equipped
3.7%
60
Very poorly equipped
1.8%
29
Don’t know
1.6%
25

q21_1 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

Base: 645
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
100.0%
645

q21_2 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Base: 802
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
100.0%
802

q21_3 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? His Majesty’s Workplace Compliance Inspectorate (HMWCI)

Base: 393
His Majesty’s Workplace Compliance Inspectorate (HMWCI)
100.0%
393

q21_4 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate (EAS)

Base: 673
Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate (EAS)
100.0%
673

q21_5 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Base: 995
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
100.0%
995

q21_6 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA)

Base: 296
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA)
100.0%
296

q21_7 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Base: 1026
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
100.0%
1026

q21_8 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? Office for the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (ODLME)

Base: 419
Office for the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (ODLME)
100.0%
419

q21_9 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? Police with respect to labour exploitation

Base: 403
Police with respect to labour exploitation
100.0%
403

q21_10 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? Fair Work Agency

Base: 450
Fair Work Agency
100.0%
450

q21_11 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? Other (please specify)

Base: 1
Other (please specify)
100.0%
1

q21_12 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? Don't know

Base: 17
Don't know
100.0%
17

q21_13 q21 - From the list below, are you aware of the following agencies? None of the above

Base: 41
None of the above
100.0%
41

q22_1 q22 - Which of the following internal reporting procedures does your organisation have in place for concerns about labour exploitation? Whistleblowing policy

Base: 510
Whistleblowing policy
100.0%
510

q22_2 q22 - Which of the following internal reporting procedures does your organisation have in place for concerns about labour exploitation? Reporting through HR or other designated internal officers

Base: 735
Reporting through HR or other designated internal officers
100.0%
735

q22_3 q22 - Which of the following internal reporting procedures does your organisation have in place for concerns about labour exploitation? Third party confidential and anonymous reporting channels

Base: 510
Third party confidential and anonymous reporting channels
100.0%
510

q22_4 q22 - Which of the following internal reporting procedures does your organisation have in place for concerns about labour exploitation? Anonymous internal reporting channel (e.g., digital platform)

Base: 618
Anonymous internal reporting channel (e.g., digital platform)
100.0%
618

q22_5 q22 - Which of the following internal reporting procedures does your organisation have in place for concerns about labour exploitation? Mandatory reporting protocol for managers

Base: 600
Mandatory reporting protocol for managers
100.0%
600

q22_6 q22 - Which of the following internal reporting procedures does your organisation have in place for concerns about labour exploitation? Training for staff on how to report concerns

Base: 802
Training for staff on how to report concerns
100.0%
802

q22_7 q22 - Which of the following internal reporting procedures does your organisation have in place for concerns about labour exploitation? Other (please specify)

Base: 8
Other (please specify)
100.0%
8

q22_8 q22 - Which of the following internal reporting procedures does your organisation have in place for concerns about labour exploitation? None of the above

Base: 196
None of the above
100.0%
196

q22_9 q22 - Which of the following internal reporting procedures does your organisation have in place for concerns about labour exploitation? Don’t know

Base: 29
Don’t know
100.0%
29

q23_1 q23 - Which of the following mechanisms, if any, does your organisation use to identify potential labour market exploitation in your UK‑based supply chains? Frameworks or policies for investigating labour exploitation in supply chain (This may includ

Base: 656
Frameworks or policies for investigating labour exploitation in supply chain (This may include Modern Slavery risk asses
100.0%
656

q23_2 q23 - Which of the following mechanisms, if any, does your organisation use to identify potential labour market exploitation in your UK‑based supply chains? Internal audits or investigations of the supply chain

Base: 636
Internal audits or investigations of the supply chain
100.0%
636

q23_3 q23 - Which of the following mechanisms, if any, does your organisation use to identify potential labour market exploitation in your UK‑based supply chains? External audits or investigations of the supply chain

Base: 533
External audits or investigations of the supply chain
100.0%
533

q23_4 q23 - Which of the following mechanisms, if any, does your organisation use to identify potential labour market exploitation in your UK‑based supply chains? Supplier self assessment questionnaires

Base: 562
Supplier self assessment questionnaires
100.0%
562

q23_5 q23 - Which of the following mechanisms, if any, does your organisation use to identify potential labour market exploitation in your UK‑based supply chains? Worker voice or grievance mechanisms within the supply chain

Base: 556
Worker voice or grievance mechanisms within the supply chain
100.0%
556

q23_6 q23 - Which of the following mechanisms, if any, does your organisation use to identify potential labour market exploitation in your UK‑based supply chains? Contractual requirements for suppliers on labour standards

Base: 498
Contractual requirements for suppliers on labour standards
100.0%
498

q23_7 q23 - Which of the following mechanisms, if any, does your organisation use to identify potential labour market exploitation in your UK‑based supply chains? Other (please specify)

Base: 6
Other (please specify)
100.0%
6

q23_8 q23 - Which of the following mechanisms, if any, does your organisation use to identify potential labour market exploitation in your UK‑based supply chains? Unsure

Base: 77
Unsure
100.0%
77

q23_9 q23 - Which of the following mechanisms, if any, does your organisation use to identify potential labour market exploitation in your UK‑based supply chains? None of the above

Base: 212
None of the above
100.0%
212

qm1 To the best of your knowledge, does your organisation currently employ anyone with a learning disability?Reminder: A learning disability is a lifelong condition that affects intellectual ability and everyday learning. It is not the same as a l

Base: 1608
No, my organisation does not employ someone with a learning disability
47.6%
765
Yes, my organisation employs someone with a learning disability
45.8%
736
Not sure
6.7%
107

qm2 To the best of your knowledge, which of the following best describes this?

Base: 736
A small number across the organisation
48.9%
360
We actively recruit and support people with a learning disability (rather than employing individuals on an ad hoc basis)
31.0%
228
One or two individuals
19.6%
144
Don’t know
0.5%
4

qm3 Which of the following statements comes closest to your view?

Base: 1608
People with a learning disability can be productive and valuable employees
79.5%
1279
People with a learning disability cannot be productive and valuable employees
16.2%
260
Don’t know
4.3%
69

qm4 Which of the following statements comes closest to your view?

Base: 1608
Customers or clients would not react negatively to an employee with a learning disability
59.5%
956
Customers or clients would react negatively to an employee with a learning disability
31.8%
512
Don’t know
8.7%
140

qm5 Which comes closest to your view?

Base: 1608
Some specific roles in my organisation could be done by someone with a learning disability, with the right support
61.3%
986
Most jobs in my organisation could be done by someone with a learning disability, with the right support
18.2%
292
No roles in my organisation could be done by someone with a learning disability, even with support
16.5%
266
Don’t know
4.0%
64

qm6 Which of the following statements is closest to your view?

Base: 1608
Making adjustments for someone with a learning disability is not expensive
52.8%
849
Making adjustments for someone with a learning disability is expensive
38.0%
611
Don’t know
9.2%
148

qm7 Which of the following statements is closest to your view?

Base: 1608
Making adjustments for someone with a learning disability is time consuming
46.9%
754
Making adjustments for someone with a learning disability is not time consuming
46.1%
742
Don’t know
7.0%
112

qm8 Which of the following statements is closest to your view?

Base: 1608
Making adjustments for someone with a learning disability is straightforward with the right support
69.2%
1113
Making adjustments for someone with a learning disability is not straightforward with the right support
24.6%
396
Don’t know
6.2%
99

qm9_1 qm9 - Which of the following worry you most about employing someone with a learning disability? Not knowing what adjustments to make

Base: 375
Not knowing what adjustments to make
100.0%
375

qm9_2 qm9 - Which of the following worry you most about employing someone with a learning disability? Time required from managers

Base: 394
Time required from managers
100.0%
394

qm9_3 qm9 - Which of the following worry you most about employing someone with a learning disability? Health and safety concerns

Base: 592
Health and safety concerns
100.0%
592

qm9_4 qm9 - Which of the following worry you most about employing someone with a learning disability? Making a mistake or “saying or doing the wrong thing”

Base: 485
Making a mistake or “saying or doing the wrong thing”
100.0%
485

qm9_5 qm9 - Which of the following worry you most about employing someone with a learning disability? Cost of ensuring the right support is in place

Base: 459
Cost of ensuring the right support is in place
100.0%
459

qm9_6 qm9 - Which of the following worry you most about employing someone with a learning disability? Impact on productivity / business costs

Base: 437
Impact on productivity / business costs
100.0%
437

qm9_7 qm9 - Which of the following worry you most about employing someone with a learning disability? Reaction of other staff

Base: 240
Reaction of other staff
100.0%
240

qm9_8 qm9 - Which of the following worry you most about employing someone with a learning disability? Reaction of customers

Base: 400
Reaction of customers
100.0%
400

qm9_9 qm9 - Which of the following worry you most about employing someone with a learning disability? None of these

Base: 198
None of these
100.0%
198

qm9_10 qm9 - Which of the following worry you most about employing someone with a learning disability? Don’t know

Base: 25
Don’t know
100.0%
25

qm10_1 qm10 - Which of the following are currently part of your recruitment process? Easy read job descriptions

Base: 863
Easy read job descriptions
100.0%
863

qm10_2 qm10 - Which of the following are currently part of your recruitment process? Adjusted application forms

Base: 625
Adjusted application forms
100.0%
625

qm10_3 qm10 - Which of the following are currently part of your recruitment process? Alternative interview formats

Base: 701
Alternative interview formats
100.0%
701

qm10_4 qm10 - Which of the following are currently part of your recruitment process? Additional time or support at interview

Base: 796
Additional time or support at interview
100.0%
796

qm10_5 qm10 - Which of the following are currently part of your recruitment process? None of these

Base: 216
None of these
100.0%
216

qm10_6 qm10 - Which of the following are currently part of your recruitment process? Don’t know

Base: 41
Don’t know
100.0%
41

qm11 Before today, how aware were you that under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees, including people with a learning disability?

Base: 1608
Very aware
42.8%
688
Fairly aware
39.7%
638
Not very aware
10.1%
162
Not aware at all
5.6%
90
Don’t know
1.9%
30

qm12_1 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Providing clear, simple instructions or easy‑read information

Base: 678
Providing clear, simple instructions or easy‑read information
100.0%
678

qm12_2 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Allowing extra time to learn tasks or complete training

Base: 638
Allowing extra time to learn tasks or complete training
100.0%
638

qm12_3 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Offering consistent routines and predictable working patterns

Base: 528
Offering consistent routines and predictable working patterns
100.0%
528

qm12_4 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Making minor changes to supervision or management style

Base: 497
Making minor changes to supervision or management style
100.0%
497

qm12_5 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Adjusting working hours or shift patterns

Base: 508
Adjusting working hours or shift patterns
100.0%
508

qm12_6 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Providing additional on‑the‑job support during induction

Base: 514
Providing additional on‑the‑job support during induction
100.0%
514

qm12_7 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Allowing a support worker or job coach to provide support in the workplace

Base: 518
Allowing a support worker or job coach to provide support in the workplace
100.0%
518

qm12_8 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Adjusting recruitment or interview processes (e.g. alternative formats)

Base: 523
Adjusting recruitment or interview processes (e.g. alternative formats)
100.0%
523

qm12_9 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Breaking tasks down into smaller, clearer steps

Base: 649
Breaking tasks down into smaller, clearer steps
100.0%
649

qm12_10 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Reallocating non essential tasks within a role

Base: 331
Reallocating non essential tasks within a role
100.0%
331

qm12_11 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Providing visual aids or prompts

Base: 534
Providing visual aids or prompts
100.0%
534

qm12_12 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Providing adjustments on an ongoing basis, not just at the start

Base: 532
Providing adjustments on an ongoing basis, not just at the start
100.0%
532

qm12_13 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Making physical changes to the workplace

Base: 417
Making physical changes to the workplace
100.0%
417

qm12_14 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Providing paid support time for managers or colleagues

Base: 368
Providing paid support time for managers or colleagues
100.0%
368

qm12_15 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Adjustments that involve some cost to the organisation

Base: 374
Adjustments that involve some cost to the organisation
100.0%
374

qm12_16 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? None of the above

Base: 54
None of the above
100.0%
54

qm12_17 qm12 - Which of the following would you consider to be “reasonable adjustments” in your organisation? Don’t know

Base: 42
Don’t know
100.0%
42

qm13 Which ONE of the following do you think is the main benefit of employing people with a learning disability?Reminder: A learning disability is a lifelong condition that affects intellectual ability and everyday learning. It is not the same as

Base: 1608
Greater diversity and inclusion
29.9%
480
Doing the right thing
17.5%
281
Stronger team culture
13.7%
220
Improved staff morale
9.6%
155
Positive customer perception
8.5%
137
High staff retention
8.0%
128
No real benefits
5.8%
93
Not relevant to my organisation
4.7%
76
Don’t know
2.4%
38

qm14 Which best describes your organisation’s current position on recruiting people with a learning disability?

Base: 1608
We would be open to it but haven’t done it yet
39.9%
642
We actively recruit people with a learning disability
34.3%
551
We’ve never considered it
11.5%
185
We would be unlikely to do this
9.5%
153
Don’t know
4.8%
77

qm15 What ONE of the following would make the biggest difference in making you more likely to employ someone with a learning disability?

Base: 1608
Direct, in-person or ongoing support from specialist organisations or job coaches
23.4%
376
Financial support to cover adjustments or support
21.3%
342
Clear encouragement or direction from senior leadership
15.2%
245
Written guidance and toolkits explaining what adjustments to make
14.4%
232
Real world examples from other employers
12.4%
200
Nothing would change my mind
8.3%
134
Don’t know
4.9%
79

qm16_1 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Employers’ lack of understanding about learning disability

Base: 404
Employers’ lack of understanding about learning disability
100.0%
404

qm16_2 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Employers not knowing what adjustments to make

Base: 302
Employers not knowing what adjustments to make
100.0%
302

qm16_3 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Fear of getting things wrong or saying the wrong thing

Base: 299
Fear of getting things wrong or saying the wrong thing
100.0%
299

qm16_4 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Lack of confidence among managers

Base: 217
Lack of confidence among managers
100.0%
217

qm16_5 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Recruitment processes that are not accessible

Base: 199
Recruitment processes that are not accessible
100.0%
199

qm16_6 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Job roles being designed in inflexible ways

Base: 248
Job roles being designed in inflexible ways
100.0%
248

qm16_7 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Workplace cultures that are not inclusive

Base: 234
Workplace cultures that are not inclusive
100.0%
234

qm16_8 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Lack of ongoing support once someone is in a job

Base: 219
Lack of ongoing support once someone is in a job
100.0%
219

qm16_9 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Lack of practical support for employers

Base: 225
Lack of practical support for employers
100.0%
225

qm16_10 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Lack of job coach or specialist support

Base: 232
Lack of job coach or specialist support
100.0%
232

qm16_11 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Perceived cost of employing someone with a learning disability

Base: 331
Perceived cost of employing someone with a learning disability
100.0%
331

qm16_12 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Lack of clear guidance for employers

Base: 232
Lack of clear guidance for employers
100.0%
232

qm16_13 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Lack of leadership focus or accountability

Base: 144
Lack of leadership focus or accountability
100.0%
144

qm16_14 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Limited awareness of legal duties

Base: 217
Limited awareness of legal duties
100.0%
217

qm16_15 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Lack of incentives or encouragement for employers

Base: 158
Lack of incentives or encouragement for employers
100.0%
158

qm16_16 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? None of these

Base: 99
None of these
100.0%
99

qm16_17 qm16 - Thinking about employers in general, rather than your own organisation, which factors do you think most contribute to the employment gap for people with a learning disability? Don’t know

Base: 51
Don’t know
100.0%
51

qrx1 To what extent, if at all, would you say you understand refugees’ rights to work in the UK?

Base: 1608
Good understanding
33.5%
539
Moderate understanding
23.9%
384
Excellent understanding
21.4%
344
Limited understanding
14.3%
230
No understanding
5.5%
89
Don’t know
1.4%
22

qrx2_1 qrx2 - Does your organisation currently employ, or has it employed in the past, anyone from the following groups? Refugees

Base: 1608
No, my organisation has never employed anyone from this group
43.3%
697
Yes, my organisation currently employs someone from this group
27.5%
442
Yes, my organisation has employed someone from this group in the past, but does not currently
24.6%
395
Don’t know
4.6%
74

qrx2_2 qrx2 - Does your organisation currently employ, or has it employed in the past, anyone from the following groups? Displaced Ukrainians

Base: 1608
No, my organisation has never employed anyone from this group
47.8%
769
Yes, my organisation currently employs someone from this group
26.1%
420
Yes, my organisation has employed someone from this group in the past, but does not currently
21.8%
351
Don’t know
4.2%
68

qrx3 You said that your organisation either currently employs a refugee or refugees, or has done in the past. How easy or difficult, if at all, has your organisation found the process of employing refugees? E.g. understanding legal requirements, righ

Base: 837
Somewhat easy
39.2%
328
Very easy
25.1%
210
Neither difficult nor easy
18.9%
158
Somewhat difficult
14.6%
122
Very difficult
1.9%
16
Don’t know
0.4%
3

qrx5 To what extent, if at all, do you think the process of employing a refugee would be more difficult or easier than employing a UK citizen?

Base: 697
Somewhat more difficult (to employ a refugee than a UK citizen)
30.0%
209
Much more difficult (to employ a refugee than a UK citizen)
28.8%
201
Neither more difficult nor easier (to employ a refugee than a UK citizen)
21.2%
148
Don’t know
13.2%
92
Somewhat easier (to employ a refugee than a UK citizen)
4.3%
30
Much easier (to employ a refugee than a UK citizen)
2.4%
17

qrx6 Would you be willing or not to hire a refugee in the future?

Base: 1608
Yes, possibly
47.6%
765
Yes, definitely
24.8%
399
No, probably not
11.3%
182
No, definitely not
8.4%
135
Don’t know
7.9%
127

qrx7_1 qrx7 - Which, if any, of the following would be useful in supporting your organisation to hire refugees? Training for HR or hiring managers

Base: 486
Training for HR or hiring managers
100.0%
486

qrx7_2 qrx7 - Which, if any, of the following would be useful in supporting your organisation to hire refugees? Support with recruitment

Base: 466
Support with recruitment
100.0%
466

qrx7_3 qrx7 - Which, if any, of the following would be useful in supporting your organisation to hire refugees? Support with development and training for refugees in their role

Base: 577
Support with development and training for refugees in their role
100.0%
577

qrx7_4 qrx7 - Which, if any, of the following would be useful in supporting your organisation to hire refugees? Government guidance on right to work and status

Base: 635
Government guidance on right to work and status
100.0%
635

qrx7_5 qrx7 - Which, if any, of the following would be useful in supporting your organisation to hire refugees? Employability support or training for refugees prior to employment

Base: 589
Employability support or training for refugees prior to employment
100.0%
589

qrx7_6 qrx7 - Which, if any, of the following would be useful in supporting your organisation to hire refugees? Other (specify)

Base: 5
Other (specify)
100.0%
5

qrx7_7 qrx7 - Which, if any, of the following would be useful in supporting your organisation to hire refugees? Would not need support of any kind

Base: 34
Would not need support of any kind
100.0%
34

qrx7_8 qrx7 - Which, if any, of the following would be useful in supporting your organisation to hire refugees? Don’t know

Base: 12
Don’t know
100.0%
12

qrx8 Under new proposals, many refugees will need to reapply for a visa every 2.5 years. At each renewal, their status will be reviewed and – if their country of origin is deemed safe by the Home Office – they could be removed. They will be on a

Base: 1608
Neither more nor less likely
34.0%
547
More likely
28.3%
455
Much more likely
14.9%
240
Less likely
11.9%
192
Much less likely
7.2%
115
Don’t know
3.7%
59

human_check Thank you for your responses. Please prove your humanity by selecting "I am a human" below

Base: 1608
I am a human
99.3%
1596
Don't know
0.4%
7
I am not a human
0.2%
3
Prefer not to say
0.1%
2

SurveyFeedback_1 SurveyFeedback - Thank you for taking this survey. If you wish, you can leave any feedback you may have about the survey here, or click 'Next' to complete the survey.

Base: 543
100.0%
543

SurveyFeedback_2 SurveyFeedback - Thank you for taking this survey. If you wish, you can leave any feedback you may have about the survey here, or click 'Next' to complete the survey. No feedback

Base: 1065
No feedback
100.0%
1065

QStatus *Hidden* to store all statuses for tracking and ease of redirecting.

Base: 1608
Completed
100.0%
1608