21% of workers now hold more than one job – Employment Hero
The report found that 42% of Gen Z workers surveyed said they were juggling multiple roles.
One in five workers (21%) now hold more than one job, according to the latest research from Employment Hero’s Annual Jobs Report.
The report found that 42% of Gen Z workers surveyed said they were juggling multiple roles.
17% of people in full-time jobs were also working extra roles.
Nearly a third (29%) of all workers said they had taken on more hours to keep up with rising costs.
More than half of those surveyed were prioritising job security over ambition, with 55% saying they were staying put in their current roles.
59% believed the UK labour market was getting worse, and 51% said they did not feel confident about finding a new job within three months.
Employment growth slowed from around 8% in 2024 to 3.1% by July 2025.
Kevin Fitzgerald, UK managing director at Employment Hero, said: “Our data shows how the side hustle has transformed from a choice into a necessity.
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