Five key workplace wellbeing trends to watch in 2026


Employers often talk about putting employee wellbeing at the centre of their workplace strategies, and yet for many, the concept is confined to perks and benefits rather than systemic change. A recent report by the CIPD in September 2025 found that more concerted action is needed to tackle the main causes of stress, particularly high workloads, personal issues and ill health. We look at the five workplace wellbeing trends which employers need to know about in 2026. Marianne Curphey reports.


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