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Business
Original report:
A Resolution Foundation analysis reported in November 2026 found UK job satisfaction at its lowest level in the British Social Attitudes series. Workers reported less interesting jobs and less willingness to put in extra effort, alongside concerns about pay, flexibility and security.
Politics
Original report:
In a November 2026 Guardian column, Polly Toynbee argues that declining job satisfaction and unequal pay growth strengthen the case for Labour’s employment reforms. She cites British Social Attitudes findings showing a gap between workers’ desire for flexible hours and their control over schedules.