“Employees aren’t just stressed. They’re running on empty. The slow, relentless buildup of mental and cognitive pressure — from unclear priorities, job insecurity, and the pressure to keep up with AI. We call it chronic strain. When strain becomes background noise, people stop flagging it and organizations stop addressing it, and the costs quietly compound in focus, engagement, and retention.
In this report, we surveyed hundreds of employees and leaders and found a significant disconnect between what employers think they’re providing and what employees actually experience. The good news: it’s measurable and addressable.”
