Leadership Matters

New analysis suggests that the UK labour market is entering a prolonged period of strain, with redundancy warnings continuing to rise and early indicators pointing to another record year for job losses.

As Stress Awareness Month draws to a close across the UK, the US and globally, new research highlights a workforce under sustained pressure, and a growing expectation for employers to move beyond awareness campaigns and take meaningful action on employee wellbeing.

A new survey of 900 CEOs reveals that nearly eight in 10 (78%) believe failed AI strategies could threaten their jobs as boards demand measurable AI results and stronger governance.

Median CEO pay jumped 23.2% to $29.4 million in 2025 while the CEO-worker pay gap widened to 341:1, according to new data, raising new questions about fairness, AI-driven incentives and executive compensation.

A new workplace ethics survey reveals that one-third of employees fear retaliation for reporting misconduct, while many feel pressure to compromise their values.

Corporate Britain has reached a milestone in boardroom diversity, with minority representation at record highs across FTSE companies. But the latest Parker Review warns progress remains uneven, with Black leaders still significantly underrepresented despite broader gains.

Companies led by women are significantly outperforming their male-led peers in appointing women to both corporate boards and senior management positions, according to a major new global study.

A new global index reveals which of the world’s largest corporations are building gender-balanced leadership teams, and how accelerating women into senior roles is delivering stronger business performance.

Employee engagement across the globe has dropped to its lowest level since 2020, with just 20% of workers actively engaged in 2025, according to new data from Gallup. 

%%excerpt%% Toxic workplace cultures remain a significant challenge for employers in 2026, with nearly seven in 10 US workers reporting they have experienced a toxic work environment during their careers, according to a new survey.