UK job satisfaction drops to a record low

Business & Finance
3 Nov 2026 • 8:59 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

UK job satisfaction drops to a record low

  • UK job satisfaction has dropped to a record low of 74 per cent, down from 81 per cent in 2015, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey.
  • Only 55 per cent of employees are willing to work harder than required to help their employer succeed, while the desire for full-time work fell from 57 per cent to 47 per cent.
  • A growing majority of workers value high pay and flexible hours, but many report that these expectations are not being met by their current jobs.
  • Sixty per cent of adults are concerned that digital technologies like AI will automate human jobs, though only 22 per cent worry about their own role.
  • The Resolution Foundation warned that this growing dissatisfaction drain could negatively impact UK productivity, labour supply, and living standards.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved