Employers are investing more in employee wellbeing, but a growing question in 2026 is not simply “What benefits do we offer?” It is “Are our people actually experiencing them?”
Research published by Epassi in August 2026 found a notable gap between employer and employee perceptions: 82% of UK employers said their organisation supports overall employee wellbeing, compared with only 67% of employees who felt that support.
That suggests the challenge may not always be a lack of investment. It can be about whether employees know what is available, understand how to access it, and feel comfortable using it.
REBA highlighted the same issue in September 2026, reporting that mental-health support can remain underused because of low awareness, fragmented services and poor integration. It also noted that employers need to embed support into everyday working life rather than treating wellbeing as a passive benefit sitting in the background.
Making wellbeing easier to access
This is where Shoorah can make a difference.
Rather than asking employees to navigate multiple services, Shoorah brings wellbeing resources, support, engagement tools and benefits together within one platform. Employees can access daily wellbeing tools, challenges, rewards and support through one simple app.
Its wider Marketplace also brings discounts, e-gift cards, offers and lifestyle perks into the same experience, creating more reasons for employees to return to the platform regularly.
And for employers, this means the conversation can move beyond providing a benefit towards creating an experience that employees can actually discover, access and use.
Because a wellbeing strategy is not measured only by what is available on paper.
It is also about whether people know where to go when they need support, and whether they feel that support fits into everyday life.
