03/12/2025

Report Finds Workers are Concerned about Tech, Workplace Changes

A recent report recommends leaders do more peer-based training

Workers are expressing anxiety around their capacity to respond to technological change, economic uncertainty and data security, according to a new report. 

The 2025 State of EQ Report, published last week by the HR consulting firm TalentSmartEQ, is based on a survey of more than 600 workers, mostly based in North America and conducted in late 2024. The findings suggest that global workers are looking for more leadership around workplace challenges and rapidly updating technologies.

For instance, 81 percent of survey respondents said that improving collaboration was a top priority, followed by engagement (78 percent) and adaptability to change (67 percent). “The prioritization of these elements underscores the importance of fostering connection, trust, and engagement in achieving sustainable success in a complex and competitive business environment,” according to the report.

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