Overview

• Bupa’s Wellbeing Index of 8,000 UK adults reports that 45% of Gen Z are considering roles with more social interaction, compared with 27% across all ages.
• Four in ten Gen Z workers say they want office-based jobs after starting careers remotely and feeling lonely.
• About one in three young respondents say they plan a return to full-time traditional employment within the next five years.
• Influencers report particularly high loneliness, with nearly half saying they plan to move back to more traditional roles.
• Bupa says mental-health claims among 18–35 year olds doubled from 2019 to 2024, and experts urge employers to provide regular in‑person learning and relationship‑building opportunities.