Leadership Matters

Employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment from 30 October 2026. The EHRC outlines eight actions to protect workers.

Poor health costs US employees 63 productive days a year, with 85% lost while still working, according to new research.

Four in 10 employees say CEOs are not transparent enough about how AI will affect their jobs and careers, while a major trust gap persists.

Almost half of women in tech report workplace gender discrimination, while women also face higher burnout and lower satisfaction with career progression.

Nearly half of mid-sized companies lack clear leadership over how employees and AI work together, while HR is sidelined from key AI decisions, research finds.

Just 32% of employees believe their organisation recognises their potential for more senior roles, as new analysis warns traditional succession planning may be overlooking future leaders already inside the business.

Only 17% of leaders feel ready for change, while burnout, low trust, weak engagement and poor AI readiness increase organisational risk, reveals study.

Eight in 10 women surveyed say “I’m fine” when they are not, while 72% regret hiding how they feel, according to new multinational research.

Only 4% of workers in toxic workplaces say leaders are unaware, while two-thirds say leadership knows and either fails to act or participates directly.

More than eight in 10 leaders say managers’ roles have expanded, while only 10% think AI will reduce their importance, research finds.