Retail wellbeing statistics: employees report a 7% drop in overall wellbeing between autumn and the end of winter
With over 324,995 businesses and 2.88 million jobs, retail remains a cornerstone of the UK economy, contributing £112.9 billion annually. However, this thriving sector faces challenges that impact employers and employees – so it’s time to look at some crucial retail wellbeing statistics.
In the most recent edition of our series, The Latest Data, we take retail-specific data directly from our platform to understand and highlight some key challenges the retail industry faces:
- Employee wellbeing: Over 83% of retail employees report moderate to high stress levels
- Physical health: 42% of retail workers suffer from musculoskeletal (MSK) pain
- Mental health: Retail has the highest rates of anxiety and depression among industries
- Financial stress: Nearly half of retail employees cite financial worries as a source of stress
- Sleep challenges: Two-thirds of retail employees report sleep issues
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