Survey Overview This section provides a summary of the 2026 Oklahoma WorkTrends – Voice of the Workforce study conducted by the Center for the Future of Work at the Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business. The goal of this study was to better understand the experiences, priorities, and challenges facing Oklahoma’s workforce as they relate to attraction, retention, flexibility, development, technology, and well-being. Findings are summarized as areas of strength, areas of continued focus, and areas of opportunity, highlighting where organizations are meeting workforce needs and where targeted action is required to attract, retain, and engage talent across the state.
AREAS OF STRENGTH Employee Attraction Organization/Person Alignment Organizational Culture
AREAS OF CONTINUED FOCUS Flexibility in the Workplace Employee Development and Leadership Psychological Safety
AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY Work-Related Stress and Burnout Technology/AI and Future Skill Readiness Retention Risk and Mobility
Key Takeaways Together, the studies show a shift from employer confidence to employee caution. While tools such as culture and flexibility exist, uneven access and execution drive risk. Closing these gaps will require clearer strategies, stronger leadership alignment, and more equitable implementation across the workforce.
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