Intelligent CXO Issue 38 | Page 22

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Talent retention remains the biggest challenge for UK employers

Some of the biggest challenges facing employers right now include retaining top talent , meeting salary and pay rise expectations and providing a good work / life balance for employees , according to new research .

HR software provider , Ciphr , commissioned a survey of 300 UK HR decision-makers to find out which workplace challenges , if any , were causing their organisations the biggest headaches in 2024 .

Based on the results of this research , most UK businesses appear to be grappling with a multitude of internal and external economic pressures . Answering on behalf of their organisation , survey respondents each identified an average of 11 different workplace challenges or HR pain points . Any one of which could , potentially , hinder their operational success over the coming year . turnover rates and lost productivity ) topped the poll of biggest challenges . Over half ( 51 %) of HR survey respondents reported retention as their top worry for the year ahead .
Over two-fifths ( 46 %) of employers also expressed concerns about their organisation ’ s capacity to meet employees ’ expectations around wages , work / life balance and mental health and wellbeing support .
Satisfying staff ’ s remote or hybrid working expectations emerged as another key challenge ( for 45 % of respondents ).
Retaining employees and keeping skilled workers onboard ( helping organisations curb costly high
Other chief concerns were revealed to be recruiting enough qualified candidates and
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