Nearly two-thirds (63%) of UK workers want a pay rise, according to research by Reward Gateway.
The employee engagement firm surveyed 2,000 UK-based full-time employees in order to find out how they are coping in the current economy. It found that 20% of respondents said they are miserable at work and one-third (30%) reported feeling burnt out, with the main reason for this being excessive workload (49%). More than one-third (36%) said they are stressed, 19% described themselves as lonely at work, and 27% said they are anxious.
Three-fifths (60%) have called on their employers to prioritise financial wellbeing, as 55% do not believe that it is supported well by their employers.
More than half (59%) do not frequently feel appreciated or recognised by their bosses and two-fifths (43%) want more reward and recognition from them.
The research also found that nearly half (49%) of employees do not frequently feel a sense of belonging at work. Of those that reported a lack of belonging, more than one-quarter (28%) reported that they had nothing in common with their colleagues, while 10% said they are getting bullied at work.
In the last six months, more than half (57%) have considered leaving their employers for new job opportunities.
Nebel Crowhurst, chief people officer at Reward Gateway, said: “British workers are struggling. They are struggling mentally, with their workloads and are reporting burnout. Add to this the fact that they don’t feel sufficiently supported in the face of the cost-of-living crisis, and it paints a miserable picture for them. UK workers clearly need help. Pay is one solution but needs to be part of a holistic support package: reward, subsidies, benefits, and appreciation all go towards helping employees in time of crisis.”