---
title: Why employee wellbeing isn't working and what you need to do about it
description: Employee wellbeing is making headlines. But do business leaders really take it seriously? Can positive change come from the pandemic? We partnered with Ipsos MORI to find out.
image: https://www.goodshape.com/hubfs/Goodshape%20Ipsos%20report%20cover.gif
---

[![GoodShape_Logo_Black](https://www.goodshape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GoodShape_Logo_Black.png?width=911&height=812&name=GoodShape_Logo_Black.png "GoodShape_Logo_Black")](https://www.goodshape.com)

[![Good Shape](https://www.goodshape.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GoodShape_2021/images/LogoWhite2.svg "Good Shape")](https://www.goodshape.com)

- [Home](https://www.goodshape.com)
- [Platform](https://www.goodshape.com/platform)
- [Integrations](https://www.goodshape.com/integrate)
- [Benefits & ROI](https://www.goodshape.com/benefits)

- [Request a demo](https://www.goodshape.com/book-a-demo)
- [Login](https://www.goodshapecentral.com/)

[![Good Shape](https://www.goodshape.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GoodShape_2021/images/LogoWhite2.svg "Good Shape")](https://www.goodshape.com)

- [Home](https://www.goodshape.com)
- [Platform](https://www.goodshape.com/platform)
- [Integrations](https://www.goodshape.com/integrate)
- [Benefits & ROI](https://www.goodshape.com/benefits)
- [Contact](https://www.goodshape.com/book-a-demo)

- [Request a demo](https://www.goodshape.com/book-a-demo)
- [Login](https://www.goodshapecentral.com/)

# 10 big insights that will transform the health and wellbeing of your employees.

[Download report](https://www.goodshape.com/understand-whats-affecting-wellbeing-at-uk-plc#hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1641915703227)

![GoodShape-Ipsos-ReportCover2C (1)](https://www.goodshape.com/hubfs/GoodShape-Ipsos-ReportCover2C%20(1).png)

### Employee wellbeing is the key to better organisational performance.

### We partnered with Ipsos MORI to define the major challenges employers are facing in this space at the moment.

![Goodshape Ipsos report cover](https://www.goodshape.com/hubfs/Goodshape%20Ipsos%20report%20cover.gif "Goodshape Ipsos report cover")

Delivering effective employee wellbeing can be difficult, especially in these times of remote and hybrid working.

We surveyed over 750 HR professionals and C-suite executives in the course of this first-of-its-kind research. It looks at:

- What senior leaders, HR professionals and Managers currently think about employee wellbeing
- The major challenges and common pitfalls that stop them implementing effective programmes
- What steps employers can take to improve their approach to employee wellbeing
- What the future of employee wellbeing looks like

#### Download your copy of the report today.

[Download the report](https://www.goodshape.com/understand-whats-affecting-wellbeing-at-uk-plc#hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1641915703227)

## Get your copy of the report

Fill out the form below to get your copy of the Ipsos MORI research report delivered directly to your inbox.

[![Watercooler Alun Baker Keynote (1)](https://www.goodshape.com/hubfs/Watercooler%20Alun%20Baker%20Keynote%20(1).webp)](https://blog.goodshape.com/news/goodshape-ceo-alun-baker-watercooler-presentation-video)

### What to expect from the report?

Drawing on data from the report along with GoodShape's two-decade database of absence and wellbeing data. GoodShape CEO Alun Baker's presented a keynote at The Watercooler event and revealed the stark state of UK employee wellbeing. But for responsible employers, there are practical ways to make things better.

[Learn More](https://blog.goodshape.com/news/goodshape-ceo-alun-baker-watercooler-presentation-video)

[![GoodShape](https://www.goodshape.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GoodShape_2021/images/LogoWhite.svg "GoodShape")](https://www.goodshape.com/)

[![GoodShape](https://www.goodshape.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GoodShape_2021/images/LogoCoffee_hover.svg "GoodShape")](https://www.goodshape.com/)

[![App Store Badge](https://www.goodshape.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GoodShape_2021/images/apple_store.svg)](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/goodshape/id1638145769) [![App Store Badge](https://www.goodshape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GoodShape_2021/images/google-play-badge.png?width=120&height=60&name=google-play-badge.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodshape.android&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1)

- Resources 
    - [Insights](https://blog.goodshape.com/insights)
    - [Client Results](https://www.goodshape.com/case-studies)
    - [HR Glossary](https://www.goodshape.com/hr-glossary)
- Support 
    - [Employee support](https://www.goodshape.com/support/employees)
    - [Manager support](https://www.goodshape.com/support/managers)

© 2026 All rights reserved. GoodShape UK Limited | [Terms & Conditions](https://www.goodshape.com/terms-and-conditions) | [Privacy](https://www.goodshape.com/privacy-policy-2)| [Fair Processing](https://www.goodshape.com/fairprocessing) | [Modern Slavery Statement](https://www.goodshape.com/modern-slavery-statement)

[![Linkedin](https://www.goodshape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GoodShape_2021/images/linked.png?width=512&height=512&name=linked.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodshapeworks) [![Twitter](https://www.goodshape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GoodShape_2021/images/twitter.png?width=512&height=512&name=twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/goodshapeworks)