Delaying Pay Rises Is Driving Staff Turnover, Say Nearly Half of UK Employers

Nearly half of the employers in the United Kingdom witnessed an increase in employee rotation rate as a result of delaying high wages for professionals and white workers, according to a new research from Global Talent Solutions Consulting Robert Walters.

In a UK’s business leaders, 47 % admitted that the salary reviews that were postponed or reduced have led to the depletion of employees, as organizations are struggling to balance the costs of costs while keeping them. The results come amid a broader climate of economic uncertainty, with many companies giving priority to managing public expenditures in response to market conditions.

Chris Eldridge, CEO of Robert Wallets in the United Kingdom and Ireland, admitted the pressures faced by employers but have warned of long -term costs. He said: “The companies are under tremendous pressure to reduce costs, and for many, the increases in salaries were not feasible this year. In fact, 64 % of business leaders were martyred with budget restrictions and business performance as the main reasons for getting rid of wage reviews.”

“However, our research shows that these decisions are not without the result. Whether it is a higher rotation rate or a gradual decrease in motivation, companies are starting to feel effects.”

The data highlights the increasing gap between the employer’s procedures and employee expectations. Among the UK employees who have not received wages this year, 63 % are now looking for a new job. Even among those who received an increase, 61 % said it is less than their expectations.

This separation contributes to a broader feeling of disengagement. More than three employers (36 %) have reported a decrease in morale and a decrease in motivation in the difference after increasing the late wage – a challenge that is difficult to move in the competitive labor market.

“There is a clear message here: Even if employees understand the stress of work, the unparalleled expectations still lead them to reconsider their options. By simplifying the tools that artificial intelligence drives the job request, professionals can now explore new roles with unprecedented ease,” Chris Eldridge added.

Cena Horgan, the international president of CX, said the experience of customers and customers in Robert Walters, that companies should prepare for high salary discussions in mid -year reviews, especially among workers who feel ignored.

“This is the place where the standard measure of salaries and market visions become vital. Employers need to enter into armed talks with reliable data – not only to justify payment decisions but to show fairness and manage expectations effectively.”

To support employers in this, the newly released Robert Walters 2025 survey offers a comprehensive view of current market prices and payment trends and expectations in a group of professional sectors. The guide is designed to help companies hold transparent evidence on wage.

With the presence of many companies listed on what you can provide in terms of compensation, Robert Walters urges employers to think beyond the salary alone. The company’s research indicates that job development, flexible work, and internal transportation opportunities are of increasing importance to professionals who weigh their options.

“When wages do not rise on the table, culture and communication are more important than ever,” Sinid Horgan said. “We see more employers asking how they can keep their best and thoughtful members. The organizations that succeed will be those that balance the costs with real investment in the employee experience.”

Since the cost of living is still high and the employees continue to reassess their priorities, employers ’message is clear: stagnation at the risk of wages and progress that leads to costly losses for talents – and the restoration of that land will take more than the budget alone.