70% of employees say workplace culture is their top priority

New research from Early Studies* finds that the workplace culture remains the most important consideration for workers in the UK. 70% of respondents say the culture of their job is their top priority, with ‘feeling seen and valued’ the second most important factor (65%).

Amid the burnout epidemic, 70% of workers cite wellbeing as the key driver of organisational success—surpassing individual expertise. Wellbeing has grown in importance since 2020, with 72% of 500 respondents identifying work-life balance as the biggest challenge to making an impact.

When asked ‘what makes you proud of your workplace?’ 68% of UK respondents said ‘employee treatment’. This is seen to be becoming even more important by 2028, followed by individual recognition.

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