Employee benefits can make or break workplace satisfaction, yet many organisations are still crossing their fingers and hoping for the best. It’s time someone asked UK employees what they really think about their benefits.
So we did.
But we didn’t stop there: we also asked UK employers.
GEBS 2025: UK Snapshot is a standalone deep-dive into the UK’s benefit landscape, drawn from 1,000+ UK employees and 250+ HR and business leaders. It’s a rare dual-perspective study that brings both sides of the story into one place, a true mirror for anyone shaping benefits strategy in 2025 and beyond.
This report is part of the wider Great Employee Benefits Study 2025, Epassi’s flagship insight initiative across six of our key markets: Sweden, Finland, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK - giving a sweeping view of regional differences, while the UK edition zooms in on what matters most for HR leaders and employees right here.
Unlike most surveys, GEBS 2025 uses a two-sided lens, comparing what employees actually want with what employers think they want.
The result? A refreshingly honest (and occasionally awkward) reality check.
The UK snapshot dives into critical themes including:
• The gap between employee expectations and employer assumptions
• Where organisations plan to invest in benefits next
• The rising importance of wellbeing and flexible working in long-term benefits strategy
This isn’t just theory: it’s practical, grounded insight you can use to shape more strategic, more human benefits programmes.
GEBS began surveying the UK in 2024, a foundational step in understanding the nuances of the local market. But last year’s pilot stayed behind the curtain, serving more as a starting point to help us frame and contextualise the data.
Fast forward to 2025, we’re back with a robust dataset, significantly larger sample size, and a sharper lens on what matters most to UK employees and employers.
We’re proud to bring you the GEBS 2025: UK Snapshot - a insight-rich report that doesn’t just scratch the surface, but digs deep into the state of employee benefits in the UK today.
And we think it’s well worth your time.
Download the UK Snapshot to see how your organisation stacks up, and where it could stand out.
Curious how the UK compares to other Epassi markets? Download the full global report for a complete international perspective.