Poor Job Quality Drives Youth Economic Inactivity in UK
New research finds young Britons in low-paid, insecure jobs more likely to leave workforce for health reasons as youth unemployment rises.
A recent study commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has uncovered a concerning trend linking the quality of jobs held by young people in the UK to their likelihood of leaving the workforce due to health-related issues. The research, conducted by the consultancy Timewise, reveals that young workers in insecure, low-paid sectors such as hospitality, retail, and care are disproportionately more likely to become economically inactive as a result of poor health.
The findings come as the UK grapples with rising youth unemployment, underscoring the need to address the systemic challenges facing young people in the labor market. According to the data, the types of jobs that young Britons are most likely to hold - characterized by low pay and job insecurity - are directly linked to higher rates of economic inactivity due to health-related factors.
Source: The Guardian
