2026 
State of 
Generations at Work

When organizations care for employees in fundamental ways, Total Rewards strategies are far more effective at helping both sides thrive.

Workplace cultures are in motion and this year’s report examines the most pressing shifts—challenges and opportunities.

Most culture metrics are on the upswing. Employees say their senses of purpose, opportunity, and success have all increased by nearly 20%.

Organizational cultures face several big challenges. Employees’ sense of purpose, opportunity, and success all fell 14% or more in the last year.

The workplace can no longer be a tolerable grind with less-than-positive daily rituals. It should provide challenging & rewarding experiences for all employees

How do we create workplace cultures that help employees successfully handle workplace stress, want to stay, and thrive at work? Find out here.

Helping employees contribute to your organization, and celebrating them for their great work, will create a company culture where people will thrive.