UK job satisfaction at record low amid rising frustration over pay and flexible working
Resolution Foundation study finds workers are less willing to go ‘above and beyond for employers than a decade ago’
TL;DR
- UK job satisfaction has hit a record low, falling from 81% in 2015 to 74% in 2025.
- Key factors contributing to dissatisfaction include lack of flexible working, insecure jobs, and reduced independence.
- Fewer workers feel their job is interesting or offers opportunities for advancement.
- The willingness of workers to go 'above and beyond' for their employers has decreased significantly.
- Low pay and the rising cost of living are major concerns across all pay scales.
- Workers increasingly desire flexibility, independence, and financial security in their jobs.
- The findings have implications for policymakers aiming to boost productivity and address economic inactivity.