UK’s ‘anxious generation’ of young people struggling to adapt to workplace
A report highlights that young people in the UK are struggling to adapt to the workplace, leading to a significant number being out of education, employment, or training. Former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn emphasizes the need for businesses to provide more flexibility and mental health support to address this issue. The report also points to the impact of social media on mental health, suggesting that it contributes to the challenges faced by this generation.
- ▪Nearly 1 million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, often referred to as Neets.
- ▪Over half of the Neets have never worked, and many cite mental health issues as a primary barrier to employment.
- ▪The UK has a significantly higher proportion of Neets compared to other developed countries, with unemployment linked to lower wages later in life.
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Young people attending the London Job Show employment fair in the Westfield shopping centre in London on 15 May. Photograph: Susannah Ireland/The GuardianView image in fullscreenYoung people attending the London Job Show employment fair in the Westfield shopping centre in London on 15 May. Photograph: Susannah Ireland/The GuardianYoung peopleUK’s ‘anxious generation’ of young people struggling to adapt to workplaceFormer Labour health secretary Alan Milburn says firms must offer more flexibility and mental health supportGeraldine McKelvieSat 23 May 2026 06.55 EDTLast modified on Sat 23 May 2026 06.57 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn “anxious generation” of young people is struggling to adapt to the outdated world of work, according to the government’s jobs adviser.Alan Milburn, a…
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