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25% of Young UK Workers Consider Quitting Over Stress

3/19/2025

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A recent PwC survey uncovers a troubling trend: 25% of young workers in the UK contemplated quitting their jobs last year, largely driven by mental health struggles. With economic inactivity soaring to 9.4 million, stress and burnout are taking a toll, leaving employers grappling with talent retention as layoffs rise, further dampening morale and productivity.

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A recent PwC survey uncovers a troubling trend: 25% of young workers in the UK contemplated quitting their jobs last year, largely driven by mental health struggles. With economic inactivity soaring to 9.4 million, stress and burnout are taking a toll, leaving employers grappling with talent retention as layoffs rise, further dampening morale and productivity.