A new report from MyPerfectCV, a leading UK CV builder, finds that many UK workers are experiencing growing anxiety about job security and the wider economy. Based on a survey of 800 UK employees, the UK Job Security Report 2026 shows that nearly four in five workers (79%) are worried about losing their job in 2026, with many expecting redundancies and unemployment to rise. As economic pressures and cost of living concerns persist, workers remain uncertain about the stability of the labour market in the months ahead.
- Job insecurity is widespread: 79% of UK workers say they are worried about losing their job in 2026.
- Concerns are rising: 69% say they feel more worried about job security than they did last year.
- Redundancies are expected to increase: 82% believe layoffs are likely at their organisation, and 63% think redundancies across the UK will rise in 2026.
- Workers expect unemployment to grow: 77% believe the UK unemployment rate will increase this year.
- Recession fears are widespread: 92% say they are concerned about the UK entering a recession in 2026.
- Cost of living pressures remain a top concern: 59% worry their pay will not keep up with costs, while 58% cite the cost of living as a major worry.
“Many workers are feeling increasingly uncertain about their job security right now,” said Dr Jasmine Escalera, Career Expert from MyPerfectCV. “Concerns about layoffs, rising unemployment and the broader economic outlook are clearly shaping how employees view their stability at work.”
