Survey Overview
AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
Work-Related Stress and Burnout Work-related stress and burnout remain significant challenges for Oklahoma’s workforce. According to respondents, more than half of employees report experiencing stress or burnout at work, with nearly 20% strongly agreeing. This indicates a substantial share of the workforce is operating under sustained pressure, which can negatively impact productivity, engagement, and retention if unaddressed. Stress is not limited to traditional work structures. Among employees in flexible or hybrid arrangements, 36% report increased stress or burnout after adopting these schedules, suggesting flexibility alone does not reduce strain. Without clear expectations, supportive management, and attention to workload and boundaries, flexible models may inadvertently contribute to burnout.
Flexible Work Arrangements & Burn Out
These findings highlight the importance of pairing flexibility initiatives with strong leadership support, role clarity, and proactive well-being strategies to effectively reduce stress and sustain performance.
More than 50% of employees report experiencing stress or burnout at work.
Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Future Skill Readiness Technology gaps remain a significant area of opportunity. Sixty-six percent of employees say their current technology does not meet their needs. Twenty-five percent believe additional tools would improve productivity, and 22% report using outdated systems.
AI Readiness
AI awareness is rising, but workplace adoption is inconsistent. Twenty- two percent say their organization has its own AI tools, while others report limited or conditional use. Fifteen percent say AI is not allowed at all. Training access is uneven, with just over half of employees receiving technology training and 26% unsure if it’s available, despite nearly 40% identifying AI skills as critical for future success. The biggest barriers to AI adoption are organizational, not financial. Employees most frequently cited lack of leadership support (87%), limited training (85%), and insufficient time to learn new tools (86%). Thirty-six percent of employees say technology has already strongly impacted their performance, and 33% expect it to shape the skills they’ll need in the next 12–24 months. Without clear AI strategies, leadership support, and structured upskilling, organizations risk leaving their workforce unprepared for rapid change.
66% of employees say their current technology does not meet their needs.
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