PwC Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2026: burnout, money stress and an AI skills split
What’s happening
In a survey of 49,364 workers in 48 countries, 27% said fatigue or burnout limits their productivity, and only 34% can pay their bills with money left over (down 8 points from last year). AI use at work rose to 64%, but access to the learning people need fell to 51% from 59%. (PwC is a professional services firm, not an HR software vendor.)
What to do
Pair AI-skills programs with financial wellbeing and burnout support for the large middle group of employees who are falling behind.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss financial wellbeing programs, from budgeting to debt support, can run across your locations.
Plan support for your teamsSource
pwc.com. Checked October 19, 2026.