Most employees would continue working despite financial need: Cirencester Friendly

Younger respondents were most likely to continue working

Jaskeet Briah
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Provider, Cirencester Friendly, has released research looking into the role that employment plays in the lives of adults beyond providing a regular income.

Cirencester Friendly surveyed 2,400 working adults in the UK, finding that 51% would continue working despite it not being a financial necessity, with 7% noting that they were already in this position. However, 36% of respondents said they would not like to continue to work if they did not have to earn money. Breaking this data down, younger respondents – those aged under 35 – were found to be the most likely to continue working (63%) compared to respondents aged 55 and over (33%). Cirencester said this shows that younger generations view work as valuable beyond a monthly pay cheque. ...

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