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Only 18% of professionals have access to workplace counselling – Robert Walters
Its Employee Benefits Guide found 64% received private medical insurance paid for by their employer.
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Three in five professionals prioritise pension contributions over salary rise – Robert Walters
Its Employee Benefits Guide found 72% ranked pension contributions as the most important workplace benefit, up from 32% in 2025.
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Almost half of finance professionals do not want to become CFO, research finds
Robert Walters found just 26% definitely wanted to become a CFO, with work-life balance the biggest deterrent to pursuing the role, cited by 61%.
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39% of employers would hire a worker without meeting them – Robert Walters
Just 20% agreed virtual interviews were the most effective way to identify the best person for a job.
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Onshoring could shift 90,000 jobs from London to UK regions by 2031 – Robert Walters
The predicted jobs shift would mean around 2.5% of London’s workforce would move by 2031.
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FEATURE: Too good to be true? The rise of ‘love bombing’ in recruitment
Experts from Gi Group UK, CharlieHR, Reed, and Robert Walters explore ‘love bombing’ in recruitment and its impact on jobseekers and organisations.
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46% of managers struggle to maintain team morale during heatwaves – Robert Walters
38% of managers noticed drops in productivity, while 11% reported more employee absences during the hot weather.
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63% of Gen Z professionals openly discuss salaries in workplaces, survey finds
Among Gen Z, 38% did not feel there were any barriers to discussing salary openly.
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More than a third of workers plan flexible day after England World Cup win, research reveals
Robert Walters found that 35% of professionals expected to alter their working arrangements after the match, which finished at almost 4am.
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UK faces AI talent shortage as demand outpaces supply, research finds
Robert Walters and Native Teams found the UK could face a shortage of more than 160,000 artificial intelligence (AI) professionals by 2028.
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35% of professionals feel less positive about roles after performance reviews – Robert Walters
Its Salary Survey 2026 showed only 27% of professionals expected a salary review this year, while 56% were unsure or did not expect an increase.
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Two in five employers have cut workplace perks over the past year, research finds
The study from Robert Walters found 43% of business leaders reduced company benefits in the past 12 months, with a quarter planning more cuts.