UK Business Productivity Report (2025)

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UK Business Productivity Report (2025)

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From AI to employee satisfaction, uncover the drivers behind productivity and how your business can thrive.

Productivity in the UK is under scrutiny.

We’ve been outpaced by our G7 peers, bogged down by inefficiencies, and left searching for the missing pieces of the so-called ‘productivity puzzle’. But here’s the truth; productivity shouldn’t just be a measure of output. 

We want to reframe what it really means to be productive and focus on how businesses experience and create value each day. Our goal is giving SMEs the tools and clarity to tackle what’s holding them back. 

In our latest research, we spoke to over 2,000 business leaders and employees to get their side of the story. We’re challenging outdated views by uncovering the real, human drivers of productivity in SMEs. 

What we found might just surprise you. So, download our Work That Works Report to get a clear and actionable roadmap, designed to help small businesses boost performance and close the gap between intention and impact. 

What you’ll learn from this report:

  • The 3 productivity drains
    • Tech
    • Inefficiencies
    • Recruitment
  • The 3 productivity gains
    • Employee satisfaction
    • Recognition
    • AI
  • How to unlock performance and boost output, satisfaction & retention
  • How AI, tech and smarter recruitment could transform work

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Who should read this report?

Ideal for business owners, leaders and HR managers, our in-depth report dives into what productivity really is, what it’s not, and considers the reality behind productivity in the UK.

Whether you’re looking to boost performance, streamline processes or enhance employee satisfaction, our report is designed to give you the knowledge you need to build a more productive team. 

Take our quiz and find out your productivity score

Is your company getting it right or is it lagging behind a little?

Take our 2 minute quiz to discover your company’s productivity score, and find helpful tips.

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