Introduction

How does data utilisation impact employee stagnation?

To succeed in the modern world, businesses must have high mobility – but what does this actually mean? Mobility necessitates an array of different qualities, including flexibility, agility, and adaptability – all of which are byproducts of successfully building and nurturing a workforce that actively wants to learn, develop and grow.

One way to ensure enhanced organisational mobility is through optimal data utilisation – 67% of surveyed employees say assessments contributed to their personal growth. Assessments, and the data they generate, have the power to foster increased self-awareness in individuals, while providing businesses with detailed insight into their workforce. When leveraged correctly, this can support individual development, inform organisational investment and enable greater adaptability for both parties.

Why then, are we seeing increasing levels of stagnation in organisations throughout Europe?

With people not wanting to take on additional responsibilities, no longer pursuing promotions and demonstrating a general unwillingness to consider alternate career paths, organisations are becoming stuck. In response, there’s been a notable uptick in the demand for data as business leaders seek answers to a seemingly impossible riddle.

But simply having data isn’t the answer – it’s how leaders use it that really counts. With this in mind, we wanted to understand how businesses are using assessments and how data utilisation can influence employee stagnation.

Read on to find out how the two are connected, from our survey of 2000 working professionals.

Jacques Quinio
Talent Management Solutions Director

Methodology
The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 2000 respondents of varying seniority levels, all of whom were aged 16+. The data was collected between 28/03/25 – 01/04/25. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council.