Mental Health Concerns Drive Rising Workforce Exodus Among UK Youth

A PwC study reveals one in four young workers are considering leaving their jobs, highlighting mental health as the leading factor.

A PwC survey of 4,000 UK employees found 25% of workers under 35 have considered quitting due to mental health issues.
Economic inactivity in the UK has reached 21.5%, with 9.3 million people neither working nor seeking work, a lingering effect of the pandemic.
Employers report concerns over hiring economically inactive individuals, citing skills gaps and long-term absence as barriers.
Over half of surveyed businesses are reconsidering benefits and support to retain employees, but many lack effective mental health resources.
The UK government is planning a benefits system overhaul, targeting £6 billion in annual savings, as disability claims tied to mental health rise.