Press release- The neurodiversity gap: Benefits engagement low for neurodiverse employees
- 45% of employees with Autism do not access any information about their employee benefits
- Neurodiverse employees are more likely to switch roles for better benefits
- Employees with dyslexia are more likely to not understand their benefits or how to access them
The findings show that certain groups consistently underuse
high-value benefits and disengage from the support available to them.
The research also shows a growing mental health crisis;
across all measured conditions, neurodivergent employees were more likely to
report that they are currently struggling to manage their mental health vs
their neurotypical colleagues. Half of employees with ADHD stated they are
currently struggling to manage their mental health, compared to the average of
23%.
Issues around benefits accessibility were uncovered,
especially for employees with neurodivergent conditions. A quarter of
employees with Autism or Autism Spectrum Conditions say they either do not
receive regular benefits communications or find them difficult to access. High
non-access rates among neurodivergent employees risks undermining both fairness
and the effectiveness of the overall rewards strategy.
The benefits gender gap
PIB found that 37% of women do not access information about
their employee benefits, compared with 27% of men. This points to a clear
gender engagement gap and highlighting shortcomings in how relevant, visible
and targeted that support feels in day-to-day working life.
The generation gap
The research also found that support becomes less consistent
as the workforce ages, with older workers particularly under‑served.
Across almost every category, employees aged 55+ receive the least support -
for example, current finances (6%), long‑term finances (26%) and physical
health (36%). With benefits satisfaction declining steadily with age, this
suggests that current packages are not keeping pace with the needs of an ageing
workforce.
Victoria Watts, Head of Corporate said: “Simply
offering a wide range of benefits doesn’t guarantee they are understood, valued
or accessed fairly across your workforce. This is where inclusive engagement
matters; designing how you listen, communicate and involve people so that
benefits are genuinely fair, equitable and accessible to everyone.”
To read the full report click here.
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Notes to editor
Research conducted on behalf of PIB Employee Benefits by
YouGov, October 2025, 1,000 UK employees
About PIB Group
Backed by world leading private equity firms, Apax Funds and The Carlyle Group, PIB is a dynamic and diversified independent specialist insurance intermediary which is experiencing rapid acquisitive and organic growth. Launched in 2015, PIB has grown rapidly through acquisitions and by employing outstanding individuals with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the insurance market. PIB Group offers a range of specialist teams, products, and services to clients and has offices throughout the UK, Channel Islands, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Spain, and the Netherlands. For more information, visit https://www.pibgroup.co.uk
Media contact
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