Marvin Onumonu70% of workers believe work has a positive impact on health and wellbeing, according to a survey by Cirencester Friendly.
Over a third (34%) strongly agreed.
69% of Gen Z respondents said work benefits their health, compared to 75% of baby boomers.
Women were slightly more positive, with 72% agreeing compared to 69% of men.
Millennials, aged 28 to 43, were the most likely to see work as beneficial, with only 7% saying it doesn’t help.
68% of millennials said work makes them feel satisfied, while 12% were dissatisfied.
Alan Waddington, director of distribution at Cirencester Friendly, said: “Our research shows how important it is for peoples’ wellbeing to be able to work.
“With 800,000 more people out of work due to health problems now than in 2019, it has never been more important to help people to return to work after ill health to reverse a growing sickness crisis in the UK.
“Protection insurances, such as income protection, have a vital role to play in this.”
Waddington added: “Not only do they provide financial support to give people the time and resources to concentrate on recovery, but through the additional services they offer, they can provide much needed mental health support to give people the confidence to resume their working lives.”
