The Working Lives Scotland report, now in its fourth year, is the CIPD’s dedicated report on job quality in Scotland.
This year’s report has found that many workers in Scotland are struggling with the cost of living, excessive workloads, and stress.
Covering the periods just before, during the height of, as well as after the pandemic, the report surveyed over 1,000 Scottish workers across the five Fair Work Framework dimensions: respect, security, fulfilment, opportunity, and effective voice.
The report finds that the worsening impact of the cost-of-living crisis has led to one in five (20%) working Scots losing sleep due to money worries. And nearly a third (32%) say their employer is not doing enough to support their financial wellbeing.