2025英国企业员工职场健康与福祉调研报告

Survey reportSeptember 2025 Health andwellbeingat work The CIPD has been championing better work andworking lives for over 100 years. It helps organisationsthrive by focusing on their people, supporting oureconomies and societies. It’s the professional body forHR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts inpeople, work and change. With over 160,000 membersglobally – and a growing community using its research,insights and learning – it gives trusted advice and offersindependent thought leadership. It’s a leading voice inthe call for good work that creates value for everyone. Simplyhealth is committed to improving healthcareaccess for all, with a particular focus on providingaffordable, targeted workplace healthcare. This helpsaddress the key drivers of sickness absence – helpingpeople stay healthy, remain in work, and recover faster ifthey fall ill. It simplifies access to healthcare by removingbarriers and reducing costs, providing fast, 24/7 GP andmental health support, health cash plans, and a range ofpay-as-you-go services. No GP referral or pre-approvalis required, and the majority of plans cover pre-existingconditions. With over 150 years of experience and statusas a B Corp, Simplyhealth reinvests profits to makehealthcare more accessible for everyone. Survey report Health and wellbeing atwork 2025 Contents 1Foreword22Introduction33Key findings34Absence and attendance management55Employee wellbeing and support96Managing stress and mental health117Supporting employees through all life stages168Working from home179Wellbeing benefits and budgets1810Occupational health and sick pay provision2211Background to the survey2612Appendix28 Acknowledgements We would like to thank Annette Sinclair, Research Consultant, for writing thisreport, as well as Rachel Suff, Senior Policy and Practice Adviser, CIPD, for herinput. We would also like to thank CIPD and Simplyhealth colleagues for theirsupport and feedback on this project. Publication information When citing this report, please use the following citation: Sinclair, A. and Suff, R. (2025)Health and wellbeing at work. London: CharteredInstitute of Personnel and Development. Foreword1 For 15 years, the CIPD and Simplyhealth have collaborated on theHealthand wellbeing at workreport, reflecting a shared commitment to improvingworkforce health. Ill health currently costs the UK economy £150 billionannually, with over 2.8 million people economically inactive due to long-termhealth conditions. Encouragingly, more employers are developing standalone wellbeingstrategies, with 74% believing senior leaders prioritise employee wellbeing –up from 61%. Employers believe investment delivers measurable returns, including improvedhealth and wellbeing (54%), increased employee engagement and reducedsickness absence (both at 39%), and enhanced performance (38%). However, the report reveals another record high for absence levels: 9.4 daysin 2025, up from 7.8 in 2023. These levels reflect broader societal trends,including an ageing workforce and a rise in long-term health conditions. Mental ill health remains a leading cause of both short- and long-termabsence with stress also a significant cause, as well as musculoskeletal issues. The report shows the most common challenge for health and wellbeing nextyear is securing budget amid economic pressures. Cost-effectiveness and easeof access are the key factors organisations consider when selecting benefits. Workplace healthcare must be more equitable, reaching all employeeswith accessible, preventative support that includes those with pre-existingconditions. Traditional benefits often create cost and access barriers, especiallyfor lower-paid workers with multiple health issues. Simplyhealth works toremove these barriers, helping people stay well and recover faster, particularlythose facing greater health inequalities. Employers have an important role in supporting their people’s health and areuniquely positioned to enable a preventative approach to health and removebarriers to healthcare access. Paul SchreierChief Executive Officer,Simplyhealth Introduction2 The CIPD’s 2025Health and wellbeing at workreport, supported by Simplyhealth,examines health, wellbeing and attendance trends and challenges. Now in its24th edition, the report presents evidence to help employers and their peopleteams make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing policies andinterventions to improve employee and organisational outcomes. HR teams are integral to the effective implementation of wellbeing interventionsand we know people professionals feel a keen sense of responsibility for people’swellbeing. It is also important that people professionals prioritise and are mindfulof their own wellbeing, which can be overlooked in a pressured and fast-movingoperating climate. The report is based on a survey of 1,101 HR and people professionals ormanagement-level employees with major HR decision-making involvement orinfluence in