In a year marked by economic uncertainty, rapid AI-driven change, and evolving employee expectations, the workforce is doubling down under pressure. Mercer’s Inside Employees’ Minds Report 2025-2026 reveals how employees are balancing engagement with a strong desire for clarity and assurance on pay, skills, flexibility, and the future of their roles. Join us to explore the data-driven insights that illuminate what employees need to thrive — and how employers can build lasting trust in this shifting landscape.

• Understand the key pressures shaping employee sentiment, including economic stress, job security concerns, and the impact of AI on roles and workloads.
• Uncover important gaps in how employees across industries are responding to these pressures in vastly different ways.
• Discover how employees are responding by recommitting to their work while seeking greater transparency and assurances from employers.
• Learn why pay clarity and transparent communication about skills development and AI integration are now essential to employee trust and retention.
• Explore how flexible work arrangements and dependable time off contribute to employee well-being and engagement, especially in frontline roles.
• Gain actionable strategies to convert employee recommitment into durable trust through clear, interconnected communication on pay, roles, and work organization.
• Hear about sector and demographic differences in workforce pressures and responses, helping you tailor your approach to diverse employee groups.