Back to insights

HR strategy survey

Workforce Priorities Survey: Rewards, Flexibility and Employee Experience

A survey-based look at the people priorities shaping HR strategy, including rewards, wellbeing, flexibility, and meaningful employee experiences.

5 min read

Share this insight

The employee experience agenda is broadening as organizations balance workforce expectations with performance, inclusion, and long-term capability needs. Leaders are looking for the priorities that create meaningful value for people and the business.

Key findings

Rewards need a clearer value story

Employees are looking for transparent connections between contribution, growth, recognition, and total rewards.

Flexibility works best with shared norms

Consistent team agreements help organizations balance autonomy, collaboration, and customer outcomes.

Wellbeing is connected to work design

The most durable approaches address workload, manager habits, and psychological safety alongside benefits.

A practical focus for HR leaders

Focus the employee experience on a small number of practical commitments that people can see and managers can deliver consistently.