Our Hearing Loss in the Workplace Research Findings
With hearing loss and deafness affecting 1 in 5 people in the UK, it’s important that we talk about our hearing where most of us spend most of our time: at work.
But we know that doesn’t always happen.
When we surveyed people across the UK*, many said they had felt reluctant to tell people at work about their hearing loss, due to either:
- Feeling embarrassed
- Fear of being seen as not up to the job
- Worrying about looking unprofessional
And nationwide research** has found that: 61% of employed adults, aged 18-65+, say they worry about their hearing & 1 in 5 say hearing issues have held them back at work.
That's why we're encouraging everyone to Love Your Ears At Work by being aware of the simple steps we can take to support hearing in the workplace.