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报告摘要

2026 Workforce Trends Report Summary

Core Content

This report, titled People at the Center of Change, explores the evolving landscape of the workforce and leadership in 2026, focusing on how employees and HR leaders are navigating challenges related to job security, AI adoption, and engagement.

Key Findings

1. Employees are staying for security, not satisfaction

Many employees remain in their roles due to fear of job market instability rather than job satisfaction.
1 in 4 employees stay because they fear the risks of changing jobs.
54% stay for reasons other than liking their work.
1 in 3 doubt their skills would meet the demands of a new role with AI.

2. AI ambition without readiness undermines productivity

Companies are reducing backfilling of roles, expecting AI to replace human work.
53% of HR leaders say AI has led to decisions not to backfill certain roles.
Employees are learning new tools while also covering for colleagues, creating a catch-up culture.
50% of employees say they need to improve AI skills to manage their workload.
48% feel pressure from leadership to implement AI in their workflows.
38% say they can't keep up with the pace leadership expects.

3. The AI skills gap is limiting innovation

Most organizations lack a clear strategy and structure for AI learning.
77% of HR leaders say AI has already created new roles in their organization.
31% of employees believe improving AI skills reduces the risk of their role being replaced.
52% of respondents say leadership expectations of AI-driven productivity are unrealistic.

4. Trust in HR is under strain — but it can be renewed

Trust is eroded when there is a lack of transparency and follow-through.
Employees question whether HR can influence decisions that affect them.
HR teams must rebuild trust by being transparent, consistent, and acting on feedback.

Main Viewpoints

Retention is not always a sign of success; it can mask disengagement and low motivation.
AI adoption is creating new pressures and expectations that are not always met.
Employees want to grow and feel secure, not just be entertained or engaged.
HR has a pivotal role in guiding AI integration, rebuilding trust, and aligning employee and business goals.

Key Information

Sample Overview

2,400 full-time professionals from various industries (tech, consulting, marketing, etc.) and company sizes (50–2,500 employees) participated in the survey.
Locations: US, UK, Germany, Netherlands.

Methodology

15-minute online survey conducted between June 21 and July 2, 2025.
Findings reflect general trends, and individual organizations may experience different conditions based on their structure, culture, and context.

Impact of AI

AI is replacing entry-level roles, leading to anxiety and pressure on mid-level employees.
44% of HR leaders believe junior roles are being replaced by AI and no longer hired.
39% of all respondents still fear AI will replace a large part of their role.
36% of individual contributors think their role will be more easily replaced by AI in 2026.
8% of HR leaders believe their role will be completely replaced by AI in 2026.

Workload and Mental Health

66% of employees report rising personal workloads compared to last year.
57% of managers and HR leaders feel more overwhelmed.
4 out of 5 employees don’t feel fully supported during AI-driven changes.

Recommendations

Create visible career paths and align growth with team purpose and mission.
Rebalance workloads by removing low-value tasks and protecting focus and well-being.
Restore trust by explaining decisions, acting on feedback, and tying goals to business impact.
Set realistic AI adoption timelines and ensure clear ownership, training, and guardrails.
Pause or park low-impact work when backfills are paused to protect remaining teams.
Make enablement visible by publishing a 90-day plan with training ownership and support structures.
Use frameworks like RICE to prioritize work and manage trade-offs during AI rollouts.

Conclusion

The 2026 Workforce Trends Report highlights the critical need for HR leaders to focus on employee anchoring, AI readiness, and trust restoration. By aligning with employee needs, providing structure and support, and ensuring clarity in AI adoption, organizations can foster innovation, performance, and long-term engagement.

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