Will AI replace workers? A New York Fed survey asked employers what they actually did with AI in 2026, and retraining ran far ahead of layoffs – with a catch.
Employee Engagement Drivers Just Flipped — Belonging Fell From the Top to the Bottom
Employee engagement drivers just flipped: belonging and feeling valued fell from the top two to the bottom after nine years. The real reason is not apathy.
Why Is Consumer Sentiment So Low? It’s About Next Year
Why is consumer sentiment so low? September’s survey shows how people feel about today barely moved. What fell 11% in a month was how they picture next year.
AI Was Meant to Lighten Your Workload. For Half of Workers, It Added More
AI workload is rising, not falling: in a survey of 16,000 workers, 52% said AI tools added to their tasks. Here is why the saved time rarely comes back.
Why Entry-Level Jobs Are Disappearing (It Isn’t You)
Entry-level jobs are disappearing and two Stanford teams disagree about why. Here is what the data actually shows — and why the silence is not about you.
206 Jobs Top the AI Exposure List. Some Are Still Growing.
The government put 206 jobs in the top AI exposure tier. The agency says it is not a forecast, and some of those jobs are projected to grow. Here is the read.
Hybrid Work Loneliness: How Many Days at Home Is Too Many?
Hybrid work loneliness: in a study of 87,317 workers, 1-2 days at home showed no link at all. Here is where the risk actually starts, and who it lands on.
6,000 Executives Say AI Productivity Gains Haven’t Arrived Yet
Nearly 6,000 executives were asked about AI productivity gains. Nine in ten reported none — then predicted gains anyway. Here’s the detail nobody quotes.
Job Hugging: 57% of Workers Are Staying Put Out of Fear, Not Loyalty
Job hugging is when workers stay put out of fear, not loyalty. 57% now say they do it. Here’s what the trend really costs, and the question underneath it.
The Right to Disconnect Law Spreading Across the U.S. in 2026
Right to disconnect laws are spreading in 2026, letting workers ignore after-hours texts and emails without retaliation. The idea is older than you think.