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Tech’s Hidden Health Crisis

A new report from Bupa and YuLife exposes how burnout, presenteeism and delayed care are silently eroding performance and retention - and what growing companies can do about it.

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Burnout in tech is quietly draining productivity and retention

New research from Bupa and YuLife, based on a 5,000-person YouGov study, reveals a hidden pattern inside the UK tech sector: teams are working longer hours, sleeping less, and pushing through symptoms rather than seeking help.


The data shows that two-thirds of tech employees delay seeking care due to workload pressure* - issues that quietly grow into burnout, health risks, and lost performance.


Inside, you’ll find what leaders can do to fix it: how to build prevention into company culture, how engagement-led wellbeing changes behaviour, and why early access to care is becoming a competitive advantage.

Inside you'll find:

How delayed care and long working hours are shaping burnout risk across tech SMEs.

Why presenteeism is becoming one of the biggest hidden costs in the sector.

How proactive, prevention-focused support can strengthen performance and retention.

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* YouGov survey of 5,052 adults, 18 July - 20 August 2025


Yu Life Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm reference No. 783352. Yu Life Ltd is a company registered in England, company no. 10308260, registered office: 12 Mallow Street, London, EC1Y 8RQ. In addition to providing group life insurance cover, YuLife offers bonuses, discounts and incentives through its wellness app to inspire your team to prioritise their health.


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