Oklahoma WorkTrends 2026

Appendix

Technology

I have access to the technology needed to do my job well.

Strongly agree 40%

Somewhat agree 29%

Neither agree / disagree 12%

Somewhat disagree 9%

Strongly disagree 10%

In general, does the technology you’re using today meet your current work needs?

No, need for more tech 25%

No, outdated technology 22%

Somewhat 19%

Yes, my company adapts 19%

Yes, recent upgrade 15%

What stands in the way of getting the technology you need? (Select all that apply)

Cost 9%

Time 86%

Leadership Buy-In 87%

Training 89%

Other 4%

What is your organization’s approach to incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) tools at your workplace?

Allow open-source AI 29%

Internal AI 22%

As needed 33%

Restrict use 16%

How much have technological advances impacted your organization over the past 12-24 months?

An extreme amount 14%

A lot 22%

Moderately 29%

A little 21%

Not at all 14%

How much has changing technology impacted thet ypes of skills employees at your company need to perform their jobs over the past 12-24 months?

An extreme amount 13%

A lot 17%

Moderately 28%

A little 25%

Not at all 17%

Do you feel that you have access to the training you will need to utilize new technology in your role?

Yes 50%

No 23%

Unsure 27%

What technical skills do you feel would improve your chances at obtaining the job you are looking for? A Itools 39% Leadership 38% Productivity software 23%

Flexibility

Does your current employer offer a flexible work schedule? The following questions are related to flexibility in your work place. - Having a flexible work schedule is very important to me. Stronglyagree 44% Somewhatagree 24% Stronglyagree 21% Somewhatagree 24% Stronglyagree 21% Somewhatagree 22% Stronglyagree 37% Somewhatagree 27% No 51% Yes,dependsonposition 25% I would consider a lower wage in favor of a flexible or hybrid work schedule. I would eliminate a new job offer if it did not include flexible or hybrid work. I have flexibility in my work schedule to help meet personal commitments outside of work. Neitheragree / disagree 15% Neitheragree / disagree 19% Neitheragree / disagree 20% Neitheragree / disagree 15% Yes 24% Somewhat disagree 10% Somewhat disagree 17% Somewhat disagree 19% Somewhat disagree 10% Strongly disagree 7% Strongly disagree 19% Strongly disagree 18% Strongly disagree 11%

How does your employer offer flexibility? What form does it take?

Flexible start times 21%

Hybrid 33%

Fully Remote 14%

Other 19%

9/80Schedule

1/2dayFridays 7%

EveryotherFriday off 3%

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