More than half of young workers struggle more during winter

Research from Canada Life

Adam Saville
clock • 2 min read

Three in 10 employees under 30 say workplace makes it difficult to maintain mental health

As winter draws to a close, research by Canada Life has suggested that 55% of workers under the age of 30 are more stressed during the winter months, while 29% are more likely to be depressed (compared to 49% and 21% of all employees). The study based on 1,002 full and part time employees also found that one in five (22%) employees find their workplace more stressful during winter, compared to over a third (35%) among workers under 30. One in six (16%) said their workplace environment makes it difficult to maintain good mental health, however three in 10 (29%) under-30s said this was ...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Group Protection

The COVER Review: Broker results, workplace health and PMI

The COVER Review: Broker results, workplace health and PMI

Week commencing 19 January 2026

COVER
clock 23 January 2026 • 1 min read
L&G sees growth in online group protection applications

L&G sees growth in online group protection applications

Online renewals up 144% year-on-year

Jaskeet Briah
clock 22 January 2026 • 2 min read
Half of workers have taken off four weeks or more due to ill-health

Half of workers have taken off four weeks or more due to ill-health

Recent absences highest among men

Jaskeet Briah
clock 19 January 2026 • 1 min read