Oklahoma WorkTrends 2026

Appendix

Benefits /Potential to Leave

What is most important benefit to you in a job? Select up to 3.

Supportive environment 45%

Access to childcare 2%

Culture 61%

Remote work 32%

Promotions 42%

Education assistance 25%

Healthcare 33%

Flexible Schedule 47%

My company offers educational assistance for tuition reimbursement.

Unsure 20%

Yes 51%

No 29%

How likely are you to leave your current job within 6 months?

Neither likely / unlikely 10%

Extremely likely 25%

Somewhat likely 26%

Somewhat unlikely 14%

Extremely unlikely 25%

Why are you considering leaving? (Check all that apply)

Promotions 42%

Job interests 11%

Better pay 49%

Virtual Work 38%

Flexible schedule 40%

Better benefits 37%

Leaving the workforce 37%

Other 10%

If you leave your current job, what is the likelihood that you would seek employment outside of the state of Oklahoma?

Neither likely / unlikely 21%

Extremely likely 18%

Somewhat likely 24%

Somewhat unlikely 16%

Extremely unlikely 21%

Would you consider looking for employment in another state?

Yes 100%

No 0%

Why would you consider leaving the state? (Check all that apply)

Better job 100%

New experience 20%

Family 0%

Lifestyle 20%

Political reasons 0%

Other 10%

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