EMPLOYER ADAPTABILITY
EMPLOYER ADAPTABILITY
Current workforce trends are converging to reshape the employer-employee relationship. Workers are asking more of their employers in terms of wages, work-life balance, and burnout prevention, with 72% of human resource professionals agreeing that expectations are higher today than in the past. Remaining nimble and willing to navigate these changes will be essential for companies to thrive in coming years.
Top Workplace Needs Identified by Workers, HR Professionals, and HR Executives
WORKERS
HR EXECUTIVES
HR PROFESSIONALS
24%
Managers’ and Supervisors’ Ability to Effectively Lead Their Direct Reports
Employee Salary or Wages
25%
Managers’ and Supervisors’ Ability to Effectively Lead Their Direct Reports
25%
15%
Employee Stress or Burnout Levels
Employee Stress or Burnout Levels
19%
Employee Stress or Burnout Levels
19%
14%
Employee Salary or Wages
Employee Work-Life Integration
18%
Employee Salary or Wages
18%
12%
Trust Between Workers and Executive Leadership at Your Organization
Employee Mental Health
15%
The Quality of Feedback Employees Receive to Improve Their Work Performance Your Organization’s Readiness for the Future of Work (e.g., automation, AI, etc.)
13%
11%
Employee Engagement
Fairness of Pay at your Organization
13%
13%
10
Source: 2026 SHRM State of the Workplace, based on responses from 2,079 U.S.-based workers and 1,856 HR professionals, including 352 HR executives.
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