A recent analysis of the British Social Attitudes survey indicates that job satisfaction in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since 1989, dropping from 81 percent in 2015 to 74 percent in 2025. The study, conducted by the National Centre for Social Research and analyzed by the Resolution Foundation, highlights a significant shift in labor preferences, particularly among men. While the rate of full-time employment increased slightly over the decade, the proportion of working-age adults desiring full-time work declined sharply, a trend attributed almost entirely to men. Specifically, the desire for full-time work among men aged 30 to 49 fell by 19 percentage points, whereas preferences among women remained largely stable. Experts suggest that factors such as post-pandemic changes in work-life balance, health issues, and caregiving responsibilities may be driving these shifts, though further research is needed to determine the exact causes.
New research indicates that job satisfaction among workers has declined to an all-time low. The study attributes this trend primarily to male employees, who are reportedly driving a significant decrease in the desire for full-time employment positions.
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A recent analysis of the British Social Attitudes survey indicates that job satisfaction in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since 1989, dropping from 81 percent in 2015 to 74 percent in 2025. The study, conducted by the National Centre for Social Research and analyzed by the Resolution Foundation, highlights a significant shift in labor preferences, particularly among men. While the rate of full-time employment increased slightly over the decade, the proportion of working-age adults desiring full-time work declined sharply, a trend attributed almost entirely to men. Specifically, the desire for full-time work among men aged 30 to 49 fell by 19 percentage points, whereas preferences among women remained largely stable. Experts suggest that factors such as post-pandemic changes in work-life balance, health issues, and caregiving responsibilities may be driving these shifts, though further research is needed to determine the exact causes.
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