New CIPD research reveals that Irish organisations investing in employee wellbeing are four times more profitable and viewed more positively by employees
The CIPD has released new research highlighting that Irish companies which invest in employee wellbeing are seeing higher profits and enjoying stronger reputation rankings.
In this study, carried out in conjunction with Welliba, researchers analysed publicly available information on employee experience and wellbeing from platforms such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Reddit. We then used this data to score 566 organisations across areas such as wellbeing, employer brand, career growth and learning and development.
Finally, we compared their scores with RepTrak’s list of the world’s most reputable companies to understand where they would rank.
Key findings include:
“Our research clearly shows that when organisations invest meaningfully in their people, they improve their culture, enhance their reputation and boost profits. Employers who prioritise career progression, L&D and employer brand are positioning themselves as leaders in the market.”
The research was presented at the CIPD Ireland Wellbeing Conference 2025. Catch up on the presentations and explore resources from the event.
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