Insights from Strengthify’s 2025 Public Sector Report

Discover how a strengths-based approach can transform engagement, reduce burnout, and boost retention in public sector organisations.

Disengagement is a significant challenge for the UK public sector, costing the UK economy billions annually and undermining talent, performance, and service delivery. Issues like burnout, high turnover, and underperforming teams are not just HR concerns but critical leadership challenges. This report highlights how a strengths-based approach can effectively address these problems, fostering engagement and driving better outcomes for teams and organisations.

Based on a year-long study, the report consolidates our findings, key actions, and practical steps to shift engagement and create a sustainable culture of growth, performance, and retention.

Key Highlights:

• Why employee engagement is vital for the public sector.
• The cost of disengagement and the impact of a strengths-based approach.
• Six engagement themes linked to key outcomes.
• Three actions senior leaders and managers can implement today.
• A real-world example and practical guidance for embedding a strengths-first culture.