Revealed: How UK Workers Feel About Their Jobs in 2025

With confidence up but job satisfaction down, the latest UK data reveals what workers want most in 2025: more meaning, more development, and less stress.

ManpowerGroup’s Global Talent Barometer is packed with insights from over 1,000 UK professionals, helping you shape a workforce strategy that retains top talent and builds future readiness. The report reveals what really matters to the workforce in 2025. While confidence in career development is on the rise, job satisfaction is declining, and stress levels remain alarmingly high, particularly among middle managers and Gen Z.

Inside the report:

• The biggest gaps in wellbeing, trust and tech
• Sector benchmarks for job satisfaction and confidence
• Where employers are falling short — and how to respond

Key highlights from the report:

1. 65% of UK workers are satisfied with their current roles
2. 84% of middle managers report high daily stress
3. Career confidence has increased by +3pp since 2024

and more...

This resource is best suited for senior TA and HR leaders at UK organisations with 1,000 or more employees.