Gallup just released findings that should have every employer paying close attention. For the first time on record, more American workers say they're struggling than thriving, and the reasons go deeper than job dissatisfaction. Host Pete Newsome breaks down why 30% of workers feel stuck, why engagement has hit a ten-year low, and what employers need to do before the market shifts and their people run.
He also unpacks a striking finding from ADP Research: one sector (education and health services) generated 109% of all private sector job gains between 2023 and early 2025. That means the rest of the economy is contracting on a net basis. Pete explains why healthcare's dominance isn't a short-term trend and what it means for anyone mapping out their career path.
Then there's the AI story most outlets are missing. A National Bureau of Economic Research survey of nearly 750 CFOs found that 50% of companies expect AI to replace zero roles this year, and the total employment impact is projected at less than 0.4% in 2026. It's a far more measured picture than the headlines typically suggest, and worth understanding.
Finally, tech employment actually declined in 2025, but forward projections for 2026 tell a more optimistic story, with AI-skilled roles leading the way.
Articles:
1. Gallup Workforce Survey: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/703280/worker-thriving-declines-job-market-pessimism-grows.aspx
2. ADP Research: https://www.adpresearch.com/health-care-is-reshaping-the-labor-market/
3. NBER Working Paper: https://www.nber.org/papers/w34984
4. ADP National Employment Weekly Pulse Report: https://mediacenter.adp.com/2026-03-24-ADP-National-Employment-Report-Preliminary-Estimate-for-March-7,-2026
5. CompTIA's State of the Tech Workforce Report: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/research/state-of-the-tech-workforce-2026/
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