Workforce At A Crossroads

It's time to reconnect your staff and executives.

The workplace isn’t broken, it’s being redefined. But as leaders push for innovation and growth, too many employees feel left behind. The Re:work Report reveals the disconnects shaping the modern workplace: the promise and skepticism around AI, the risks of upskilling without clear rewards, and the widening trust gap between executives and their people.

Based on insights from 6,000+ professionals worldwide, this report uncovers the risks organizations face if they ignore these gaps - and the strategies leaders can use now to build stronger, more resilient workforces.

The 3 gaps every leader must close.

Our research uncovered where leaders and employees see the world differently and why those disconnects matter. To build a future-ready workforce, organizations must first recognize the critical gaps shaping how we work today.

Tech

69% of executives say refusing to adopt AI is a bigger threat to jobs than AI itself.

Talent

Nearly half of companies say they’re unprepared for generational retirements and skills gaps.

Trust

Most leaders believe morale is rising - but employees don’t agree, revealing a growing trust divide.

Discover the insights

The Re:work Report doesn’t just surface the disconnects—it shows leaders how to close them with actionable steps to rebuild trust and align employees.

“We’re standing at a workforce crossroads. AI, demographic shifts, and growing trust gaps are transforming how companies hire, develop, and retain talent faster than many leaders realize. Employers who fail to adapt risk losing their best talent, while those who take action today will build workforces that are truly future-ready.”

— Chris Layden, CEO, Kelly

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About the Re:work Report

The Re:work Report is our flagship workforce insights study. Each year, we listen to thousands of executives and workers to uncover the real gaps, tensions, and opportunities shaping how companies hire, develop, and retain talent.

The 2024 Re:work Report

Building a resilient workforce in the age of AI.

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The 2023 Re:work Report

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