Falling confidence among UK workers threatens business growth

Falling confidence threatens growth

Data from ManpowerGroup’s Global Talent Barometer has suggested that more than one in three UK senior managers (34 per cent) fear they could lose their jobs within the next six months. Surveying nearly 14,000 workers across 19 countries (over 1,000 in the UK), the Barometer reveals a workforce gripped by anxiety over economic instability, automation and rapidly shifting skill demands. As confidence collapses, the risks to business performance, p…

Falling confidence among UK workers threatens business growth

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 25 Jun 2025|EconomyFalling confidence among UK workers threatens business growthManpowerGroup Global Talent Barometer reveals stark new figures which could be a real threat to business growth Fear of job losses, economic instability and return to office mandates stifle UK     growth as economic predictions weaken for the rest of the year 41% of Brits think that automation will replace their role Workers…