Can a company call itself future-ready if its workers feel left behind?
The workplace isn’t broken. It’s being redefined in real time. AI, automation, economic pressures, and shifting talent expectations are accelerating change at every level. Yet the human experience of work often lags behind.
At the heart of that experience is a growing disconnect between leaders and workers. Executives focus on growth, innovation, and performance. They see promise in new technology and progress in culture. But for many employees, that progress is still out of reach. Some are wary of AI’s impact on their careers. Others say upskilling leads nowhere. Many question whether their companies truly deliver on the values they promote.
That tension between technology, talent, and trust runs through the Kelly Global Re:work Report. We heard from more than 6,000 professionals across industries, roles, and regions. Their responses reveal widening disconnects and the risks that come with ignoring them.
