If there is less work in total, what do you think is more likely to be the outcome for jobs?

If there is less work in total, what do you think is more likely to be the outcome for jobs? Published on 13 February 2017 → Survey conducted on 13 February 2017 on 10020 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

There will be fewer jobs

52%

There will still be plenty of jobs but average working time will decrease

30%

Not sure

18%

There will be fewer jobs

52%

There will still be plenty of jobs but average working time will decrease

30%

Not sure

18%

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