US EditionFour in ten Gen Z employees feel lonely working from home
Research shows 38% of young UK workers feel isolated due to remote work, with 21% reporting no mental health support at their workplace, urging employers to enhance social connections.
- A new survey by Bupa shows nearly 40% of young workers aged 16 to 24 feel socially isolated while working from home, prompting many to return to UK workplaces.
- Because a large share started work during the COVID-19 pandemic, young workers aged 16 to 24 missed routine in-person interactions and face increased disconnection from remote and hybrid work arrangements.
- The report, based on a survey of 8,000 adults, found 45% of content creators and social media influencers feel isolated working alone, and 58% consider returning to social workplaces.
- Bupa's data also shows mental health-related claims among 18- to 35-year-olds have risen 100% from 2019 to 2024, while over a fifth of young workers report no workplace mental health support.
- Ben Harrison of the Work Foundation warned that young workers aged 16 to 24 face significant shifts and risks in remote roles, urging employers and policymakers to close social gaps and support career progression.
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Gen Z In The UK Struggles With Remote Work Isolation And Craves Real Office Connections
Gen Z employees in the UK are facing a hidden downside to remote work: loneliness. A new survey by Bupa reveals that nearly 40% of young workers aged 16 to 24 feel socially isolated while working from home. For many, the lack of office camaraderie has become so overwhelming that they are now seeking jobs that bring them back into physical workplaces. The findings come from the Bupa Annual Wellbeing Index, which tracks health and lifestyle trends…
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