Human Resources research in Europe

An overview of research in Human Resources consulting in Europe:

Research: Key workforce trends defining the future of work The European workforce in 2026 is set to see a significant shift from a mere shortage of specialized skills to a genuine shortage of people.
17 April 2026
ESG metrics remain key feature of executive incentive plans in Europe Despite global headwinds around environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies and initiatives, European companies remain committed to driving outcomes against ESG goals through executive incent
15 April 2026
Progress stalls for women in leadership, but mid-sized firms stay committed to diversity The share of women in senior management roles at mid-sized companies worldwide has edged down slightly to 33%.
24 March 2026
What 300,000 people say about the future of work and consumer behaviour Based on the views of 300,000 people from around the world, global management consulting Oliver Wyman has released a comprehensive study on the future of work and consumer bahaviour.
04 February 2026
Aon: European organizations unprepared for EU Pay Transparency Directive Organizations in Europe are insufficiently prepared for the EU Pay Transparency Directive, the new European law on pay transparency.
27 November 2025
A talent shortage is hurting Dutch attractiveness to foreign investors The Netherlands enjoys a strong economy, is one of Europe’s most competitive nations, and attracts a huge amount of foreign direct investment (FDI), though current levels of FDI are lower than in rec
31 July 2024
EU Pay Transparency: Corporates still in ‘wait-and-see mode’ Europe is rolling out new laws that will force large companies to be more transparent about their pay practices.
06 March 2024
Generation Z experiences most stress at work New research from Mercer suggests that members of Generation Z experience the most stress at work. The study found that more than half of Generation Z staff face stress at work.
05 September 2023
Hiring and retaining talent remains top priority for private equity Despite the cooling of the M&A industry, private equity firms continue to place talent management at the top of their list of strategic priorities for 2023, right behind asset growth.
31 January 2023
Future technology investments must augment and empower workers Investment in technology has continued unabated since the pandemic hit.
17 November 2022
How the future of work, the workforce and the workplace is changing Businesses, employees, governments and educational institutions need to work collaboratively to envision the future of work – according to a new Deloitte report commissioned by telecoms group Liberty
29 March 2021
How to put people at the heart of strategic transformation Transformation is notorious for its pitfalls and challenges – but perhaps the most common mistake firms make is neglecting the so-called ‘soft side’ of change.
19 January 2021
Remote working can slash operational costs by one third As productivity persists under remote working arrangements, businesses are starting to save on real estate and other expenses, which delivers a sizeable cut to operational costs.
11 January 2021
One-third of work in Europe could be remote post-pandemic With a Covid-19 vaccine gradually being deployed, many employees remain reluctant to return to working full-time at the office.
23 December 2020
Research: 40% of employees will work from home by 2025 By 2025, 40% of employees around the world will work from home, according to a new report by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
20 November 2020
One fifth of companies expect to lower salaries in 2021 According to a new study, one fifth of European employers is planning and hence hoping to lower the salaries of their employees in 2021 as part of their Covid-19 rebound strategies.
06 November 2020
Digital human capital management booms across Western Europe Human capital management (HCM) applications are amassing popularity in Western Europe, currently adding up to nearly $5 billion in market size.
20 October 2020
Six HR trends shaping the talent management landscape Based on interviews with more than 7,000 executives, HR leaders and employees in 16 geographies, Mercer’s ‘2020 Global Talent Trends Study’ has identified several key trends and developments that are
06 October 2020
Market analysis: HCM software market and the key vendors The market for human capital management (HCM) software is booming globally, with artificial intelligence, machine learning and HR analytics the key drivers of growth.
01 October 2020
Covid-19 has made people & talent the top risk, say CEOs The confidence of CEOs in growth has plummeted globally as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
31 August 2020
How to create a sense of belonging in the workplace How can organisations create a sense of belonging – feeling respected and treated fairly – in the workplace? According to a global survey of nearly 9,000 HR leaders by Deloitte, the recipe involves a
10 July 2020
More female directors appointed in European boardrooms The number of women appointed in the boardrooms of large European companies continues to rise, with the share of female executives increasing from 32% to 34% over the past twelve months.
25 March 2020
Employees waste tons of time in meetings and emailing More efficient planning and streamlined work flows could significantly improve the productivity of employees, according to a new study among over 3,700 respondents.
14 October 2019
Germany, Austria & Switzerland offer top quality of life for expats The DACH region – Germany, Austria and Switzerland – is globally the most amicable place for expats to work and live, with Vienna, Zurich and Munich holding the top three spots.
29 May 2019
Growing number of CEOs fired for ethical lapses and misconduct The chief executive officers of large companies are more than ever being sacked for lapses of integrity.
20 May 2019
Salary growth in Europe: an East versus West divide For years, the wages of Eastern European workers have lagged far behind those of their Western counterparts.
09 May 2019
People across the globe are more stressed than five years ago People around the world are much more stressed than five years ago.
07 May 2019
Europe tops working environment for women, Nordics lead Nordic countries continue to be the most supportive of working women, with Iceland and Sweden the two countries providing the best environment for women and female leaders.
08 April 2019
Average top 100 CEO in Europe earns salary & bonus of €5.8 million Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of large European companies are seeing continued growth in their compensation packages – an average CEO bags more than €5 million per year in salary and bonuses.
03 December 2018
Salary and compensation of executives in Germany on the rise Chief Executive Officers of DAX listed companies earn nearly twice as much as their other board members, and more than double the amount of their CEO colleagues at MDAX organisations, according to a
01 November 2018
Most millennials eyeing new job at another employer in coming years Millennials are not the most loyal employees: just under half say that they plan to change jobs within two years, while only 28% want to stay with the same employer for more than five years.
27 September 2018
Keeping leadership on board during M&A is key for integration success A large share of companies is actively leveraging M&A as part of their growth strategy for entering new markets, expanding both scale and scope of products and services, and acquiring new capabilitie
18 September 2018

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