Research Report · 2026
Workforce Resilience in the Finance Sector
Understanding capacity, managing risk
The latest research on workforce capacity and risk in the finance sector. Discover current trends and a road map for developing healthy high performance.
23%
of finance sector employees report excessively high work volume
Source: WORKFORCE RESILIENCE IN THE FINANCE SECTOR, 2026
What you'll find inside
The report draws on validated psychometric data to map the landscape of workforce resilience in the UK finance sector. Here's what you'll find.
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The Research Framework
A scientifically validated model of workforce resilience: The 5 Pillars of Resilience.
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SECTOR RESILIENCE SCORES
Where finance sector employees are strong and, critically, where resilience is underdeveloped.
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ORGANISATIONAL PRESSURE
The organisational pressure points driving strain - and what they reveal about capacity and resources.
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key insights
A clear-eyed analysis of what the data means — identifying patterns of risk that other measures might miss.
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performance risk
What the data means for decision quality, adaptability, retention and long-term performance risk.
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STRATEGIC PLAYBOOK
Three strategic approaches for HR teams and leaders to build healthy, high performing cultures.
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The complete findings, analysis and strategic response framework — designed to give HR directors, people leads and senior leaders an evidence base for action.
- Full psychometric data across 5 resilience pillars
- Sector-specific insights with organisational risk analysis
- Organisational pressure points creating strain
- Evidence → Risk → Response framework for strategic planning
- Practical strategies for HR teams and leaders
Research methodology
About the research
This report draws on psychometric assessment data from over 770 employees across accountancy, banking and finance — providing a concentrated, evidence-based view of resilience within a high-pressure, high-accountability sector.
The data was gathered using Wraw® — a scientifically validated psychometric tool that measures workplace resilience across five pillars: Energy, Future Focus, Inner Drive, Flexible Thinking and Strong Relationships. Together these pillars provide a holistic picture of physical, psychological and social resilience, and how individuals sustain performance under pressure.
Sandra Ordel
Chartered Occupational Psychologist
Sandra has extensive consulting experience across a wide range of organisations and industry sectors, specialising in evidence-based resilience assessment and workforce performance.