Going to work is more stressful than ever, poll reveals

The latest polling shows a workforce riddled with uncertainty. Just under a quarter – more than six million workers – worry that they might lose their job in the next year, and a third are worried that their job may offer worse conditions, such as fewer hours or less pay, in that time.

Progressing in a job is also a distant hope for many. Two out of five people in work do not agree that they have a good chance to progress. And more than 8.5 million workers say they do not have regular opportunities to improve their skills at work. Almost half of those in employment believe their job does not make full use of their skills and abilities.

The research also shows the public’s disaffection with executive pay, which is significantly higher in Britain when compared with workers’ wages than in many other Western countries. More than half – 57 per cent – said the gap between those at the top of their organisation and the rest is too great. Just one in five say their pay has kept up with the cost of living over the past few years.

A Department for Business, Innovation & Skills spokeswoman said: “There are now more people in work than ever before, meaning more people are able to support their families with the security of a regular wage. Last month alone we implemented the first above-inflation rise in the National Minimum Wage since 2007.”

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