Insecure work keeps staff from upskilling and finding new jobs

According to a new report from the Work Foundation, insecure work often traps individuals rather than serving as a pathway to better employment. The study tracked 10,000 people over four years, revealing that 44% remained in precarious jobs, while 9% fell out of work entirely. Ben Harrison, director of the Work Foundation, stated: “The very nature of insecure work makes it more difficult for individuals to transition to secure jobs.” The report highlights that workers in insecure roles earn, on average, £3,200 less annually than their secure counterparts, with nearly 7m people engaged in insecure work in 2023.