
The Wellbeing Gap: Britain at Work 2026
Explore the insights gained by comparing employer and employee perspectives and the practical steps you can take to make workplace wellbeing support more visible, accessible and relevant.
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Looking after your people has never felt more important, or more challenging. Our collection of research and practical guides helps you understand what your employees are facing, and what you can do next.
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Explore the insights gained by comparing employer and employee perspectives and the practical steps you can take to make workplace wellbeing support more visible, accessible and relevant.

Discover what 500 UK employers told us about absence, mental health and the everyday pressures facing their people, plus practical steps you can take to help your team stay healthy and happy.

This report shares what your employees told us about their health and wellbeing, and the everyday pressures getting in their way. It’s a clear, honest picture of how the cost of living and healthcare delays are affecting your people at work.

You already know mental health absence is a growing concern. Designed for HR and benefits teams, this practical guide and toolkit gives you something useful to do about it, helping you spot the early signs of strain before they lead to time off.

Explore our three-part report series uncovering how cost-of-living pressures, healthcare access and employer support are shaping workforce wellbeing across Britain.
At Health Shield, helping you look after the health and happiness of your people is what we care about most. We know that balancing your team’s wellbeing with everyday demands isn’t always easy, and we’re here to help you create the workplace your people deserve.
With many employees facing a financial pinch, a health cash plan can help ease some of the cost and access barriers people meet when looking after their everyday health. It gives your team a simple way to claim money back on everyday healthcare costs, and shows your people they’re genuinely valued.
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