Matt Monette, head of UK & I, Deel, said: “The businesses that will thrive in 2026 are those that combine operational efficiency with an environment where people feel seen, empowered and set up to succeed.”
Research from Cirencester Friendly found that younger workers were the most likely to stay in work, with 63% of under 35s saying they would carry on.
Two in five said they only use the work bathroom when absolutely desperate, and 13% admitted they avoid it altogether.
Spending on sweet treats at work went up as more people returned to offices, despite 82% saying they had changed their spending habits due to rising costs.
By generation, 83% of generation Z had moved roles, 65% of millennials had switched, and only 43% of gen X had changed jobs in the same period.
Gen Z respondents admit to 'career catfishing', where individuals accept a job offer but fail to show up on their first day.