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“Mental health sick days” report by Milkround

Key findings:

  • 63% of the UK population don’t realise that there’s no legal difference between a sick day and a mental health sick day
  • 62% of Gen Z have taken a mental health sick day, but only 24% were honest with their employer
  • In fact, only 14% of UK workers have felt that they could be honest about taking a mental health sick day
  • 75% of Gen Z would worry about being called a ‘Snowflake’ if they took a mental health sick day, to the extent that 43% would not even take the day off

Lucy Warren
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Calendar showing a day scheduled for a mental health day

“Mental health sick days” report by Milkround

Key findings:

  • 63% of the UK population don’t realise that there’s no legal difference between a sick day and a mental health sick day
  • 62% of Gen Z have taken a mental health sick day, but only 24% were honest with their employer
  • In fact, only 14% of UK workers have felt that they could be honest about taking a mental health sick day
  • 75% of Gen Z would worry about being called a ‘Snowflake’ if they took a mental health sick day, to the extent that 43% would not even take the day off

Lucy Warren
5 min read

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Calendar showing a day scheduled for a mental health day

“Mental health sick days” report by Milkround

Key findings:

  • 63% of the UK population don’t realise that there’s no legal difference between a sick day and a mental health sick day
  • 62% of Gen Z have taken a mental health sick day, but only 24% were honest with their employer
  • In fact, only 14% of UK workers have felt that they could be honest about taking a mental health sick day
  • 75% of Gen Z would worry about being called a ‘Snowflake’ if they took a mental health sick day, to the extent that 43% would not even take the day off

Lucy Warren
5 min read

Attracting a diverse graduate audience

Our recent research revealed that 1 in 3 students and graduates believe coming from a lower socio-economic background heavily impacts someone’s career. We wanted to delve deeper into their thoughts surrounding diversity and inclusion throughout the application process and at work.

Download our one-pager below for concerns during the applications process and before starting their first role, what employers can do to help increase diversity in the workforce, and our top tips.

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Student and graduate mental health

The transition moving from university into the workplace can be a significant challenge for a young person’s mental health and wellbeing, both employers and universities have an important role to play in supporting young people. We surveyed nearly 3,000 students and graduates to better understand student and graduate career perceptions and concerns with our research finding that only 29% of students and graduates feel that they could be open with their employer about mental health.

Download our one-pager below for more information on the support that students and graduates are looking for as well as some advice on how you...

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