
The next era of employee wellbeing: Five trends that workplaces can’t ignore in 2026
Chris Britton at Reward Gateway | Edenred, discusses the urgent need for employers to prioritise workplace wellbeing as a core business strategy.

Chris Britton at Reward Gateway | Edenred, discusses the urgent need for employers to prioritise workplace wellbeing as a core business strategy.

Chris Britton, people experience director at Reward Gateway | Edenred, discusses why data protection and workplace wellbeing matter more than ever.

The study found that ongoing economic pressures are directly affecting workforce morale.

Reward Gateway | Edenred found that younger workers were the most positive, with 81% saying engagement efforts meant something to them.

The report showed 83% of employees felt engaged with their role or mission, while 64% said they were more committed to their job than to the organisation itself.

Partners and spouses were seen as the most responsible, with 41% of employees saying they were in charge of their wellbeing.

New analysis of ICO data shows health, education and retail are the most likely sectors to self-report personal data breaches, with incidents peaking in November.

Reward Gateway | Edenred found that 58% of British employees said they had prioritised their wellbeing, compared to 40% in the previous year.

Chris Britton, people experience director at Reward Gateway, highlights the critical role businesses play in supporting staff wellbeing.

Edenred's acquisition of Reward Gateway boosts its Benefits & Engagement business line's revenue by 25.7%, enhancing its position in the HR technology sector.

A survey by Reward Gateway reveals 63% of UK workers seek pay rises amid the cost-of-living crisis, with high levels of burnout and low morale underscoring the need for comprehensive employer support.
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