Workplace Wellbeing 360 Report 2026
The Hidden Risk of a Stabilised Workforce
On paper, the global workforce stabilised this year. Retention is improving, and the turbulence of recent years seemed to finally settle. But stability and engagement aren’t the same thing.
More employees are doing exactly what’s expected of them and nothing more. This report examines what’s driving the rise of Functional Disengagement and what organisations can do before a stable workforce becomes a stagnant one.
About This Report
This report is a global workplace wellbeing benchmarking study of 27,048 employees across 160 countries and 13 industry sectors. We examine the responses of professionals worldwide to understand how the perception of wellbeing compares to lived experiences.
Inside the report, you’ll find:
- The Retention Illusion uncovered: Learn why economic and AI-driven uncertainty fuels job-hugging for security over commitment.
- Functional Disengagement decoded: Identify behavioural patterns of employees who meet basic obligations but withhold discretionary effort.
- A strategic roadmap for leaders: Access evidence-based interventions to restore organisational agency through Optimism and Participation.
Why This Report Matters
Identify the trends currently reshaping workforce performance
The Wellbeing Performance Gap
While mental wellbeing rose by 10.20% points, this recovery in capacity has not yet translated into a recovery in discretionary effort.
The Limit of Structural Policies
Personal factors drive engagement twice as much as structural ones. Disengagement cannot be resolved through company-wide perks alone.
The Global Economic Risk
Disengagement costs the global economy US$8.8 Trillion annually. Closing the engagement gap is now the primary driver of organisational resilience.
What You’ll Gain
Move your workforce from quiet compliance to proactive performance
Insight into the Hidden Risks
Identify early indicators of job-hugging before they stall innovation, giving you a clear view of your actual workforce stability.
Focus on Engagement Drivers
Prioritise the two psychological factors that explain 61.72% of engagement variance: Optimism and Participation.
Industry and Regional Trends
Understand how workforce dynamics differ across 13 industries and key markets, and what these shifts mean for your organisation.
Who This Report is Meant For
- People and Culture Leaders: Turning mental health data into proactive leadership and engagement strategies.
- Strategy and Organisational Development Teams: Closing the gap between baseline productivity and genuine, proactive innovation.
- APAC and Global Executives: Seeking regional benchmarks and ROI-backed proofs to build resilient teams.
