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KAIZEN™ Human Resources Index 2025
The national opinion of managers on the performance of Human Resources across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Alerts, trends, insights, and recommendations.
The Human Resources Index, an initiative by Kaizen Institute, provides a clear picture of HR priorities across the UK and Ireland. Drawing on input from HR professionals, it highlights the key factors shaping today’s workplace, including employee motivation, productivity, and emerging organisational challenges. It also establishes an initial baseline for tracking the evolution of workforce dynamics and strategic priorities.
By applying the insights from the Index, organisations can strengthen their HR capabilities and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving business environment.
Latest Edition
The Transformation of Human Resources: Strategy, Challenges, and
Opportunities in the Current Context
The UK and Irish economies are navigating a global environment marked by uncertainty, restrained growth, and geopolitical challenges. Organisations are facing talent shortages, productivity pressures, and rising expectations to innovate, embed sustainability, and remain compliant with evolving regulations.
In this context, Human Resources is increasingly critical in shaping organisational strategy, yet many organisations still have progress to make. To build agile, future-ready companies, HR must be fully integrated into strategy design and execution, aligning people, capabilities, culture, and business objectives.
What to expect
Individual report
Receive a report with responses, benchmarks, and valuable recommendations.
Exclusive insights
Benefit from unique perspectives on the maturity level of HR in UK & Ireland.
Why take part?
Compare your HR practices with those of other companies
Identify development potential within your organisation
Benefit from valuable input for optimising your HR strategy
Who is it for?
This barometer is aimed at:
- HR Directors
- HR Development Specialists
- Executives with HR responsibility
- Change Managers and Organisational Developers
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