More than half of workers struggle with motivation during hot weather, report finds
Jukebox Marketing found 51% of workers struggle with motivation and focus when temperatures rise, with younger employees particularly affected.
More than half of UK employees find it harder to stay motivated and concentrate at work during periods of hot weather, according to research from Jukebox Marketing.
The employee wellness report found that 51% of workers struggle with motivation and focus when temperatures rise, with younger employees particularly affected.
Among workers aged 18 to 34, 57% said they found it difficult to stay motivated during warmer weather, compared with 49% of those aged between 35 and 54.
The findings come after temperatures reached 34 celsius in parts of the UK this week.
Geographically, workers in Norwich and Plymouth reported the biggest impact, with 64% saying hot weather affected their ability to work.
Employees in Wales followed at 58%, ahead of Leeds (57%), Sheffield (56%), Bristol (55%), Liverpool and Nottingham (both 54%), Newcastle (53%), London (51%) and Manchester (49%).
Scottish workers were the least likely to report difficulties, although 44% still said summer temperatures affected their motivation.
The report suggested that rising temperatures can contribute to a “summer slump”, characterised by lower mood, fatigue and reduced motivation.
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