53% of employees unaware of full workplace benefits – TotalJobs

Research from Totaljobs found only 53% of UK workers fully understood the workplace benefits available to them, leaving millions missing out on perks they were entitled to. 

Nearly a quarter (24%) said they were dissatisfied with their current benefits. 

HR decision-makers pointed to a knowledge gap as the main issue.

HR leaders saw wellbeing benefits, lifestyle perks and learning and development opportunities as the most overlooked. 

This lack of awareness impacted workers’ decisions, with 27% of those planning to move jobs in 2026 saying career progression was a key reason, and 18% looking for better learning or training.

28% of employers said candidates dropped out because benefits did not meet expectations, and 36% had seen more drop-outs than the previous year. 

Almost a quarter (23%) of businesses expanded or added new benefits to attract and keep staff, but only 39% felt confident their people understood what was available.

With 53% of workers cutting back on leisure spending and 32% reducing spending on essentials, Totaljobs said pay growth was not keeping up with the cost of living.