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Today’s employees have a lot on their minds. From geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation to the ongoing challenge of balancing work and home and the mix of excitement and uncertainty surrounding AI’s potential to reshape how things get done, there’s no shortage of reasons to lie awake at night.
Against this backdrop, the 2026 Alight U.S. Employee Mindset Study found that employees are generally feeling okay, but they’re not really thriving. Financial pressure, health care costs and complexity and uncertainty about the future continue to weigh heavily on their minds. (Check out our inaugural Alight Canada Employee Mindset Study for country-specific findings and insights.)
Across industries, demographics and geographies, one thing is clear: employees are craving support from their employers, particularly in the moments that matter. Whether they're making healthcare decisions, navigating a leave of absence, managing financial pressures or improving their wellbeing, they want help navigating the benefits ecosystem to find the right support at the right time for the right cost.
In this short video, Alight’s CEO Rohit Verma shares his thoughts on the latest Mindset Study and the opportunities it identifies for employers to help employees navigate the moments that matter. Pairing digital convenience, including emerging AI-enabled guidance, with trusted human expertise, strong manager support and a culture that makes it safe to use available resources enables employers to strengthen trust, improve wellbeing and productivity and give people more reasons to stay and grow.
