Since Generational Performance Solutions (formerly YoPro Know) began, our work has centered on one thing: bringing real-time workplace insight to leaders who are navigating constant change.
And while change itself isn’t new, the intensity of it is.
Each year, our team analyzes what’s happening across organizations and across generations. The themes evolve, the tools shift, the language changes – but one thing remains consistent: people are deeply invested in improving how they work together, and they truly want workforce optimization.
That’s why we’re kicking off 2026 with our first report of the year: The 2026 Workforce Trends Playbook. It’s one that reflects a workforce that is engaged, curious, and motivated… but also fatigued, stretched, and hungry for clarity.
What surprised us most in this data wasn’t frustration (that part was expected after a year like 2025!). It was how often people – across generations and roles – expressed a desire to reconnect, recalibrate expectations, and get better at working with one another.
2025 was a year of contrast.
On one end, we heard leaders express real strain around accountability, communication, and the pace of change. On the other, we saw moments of genuine optimism, stemming from a willingness to learn, and one where leaders’ curiosity felt different than in years past.
In many ways, it felt like a tipping point.
As we move into 2026, the data is clear on a few things:
- Communication is under pressure, but not because people don’t care.
- Accountability feels heavier, not because teams are disengaged.
- Change fatigue is so real, and it’s showing up in subtle, human ways.
This report explores what’s actually driving those patterns and where leaders may be unintentionally creating friction, even with the best intentions.
Yes, the workforce will continue to be disrupted by technology, new expectations, and shifting norms. But we also have more tools than ever before. Better data. Better language. And a growing awareness that how we lead, communicate, and set expectations matters more than ever.
Our hope with this report is simple: to help leaders pause, zoom out, and make more intentional decisions as they look at the year ahead.
The 2026 Workforce Trends Playbook is officially live on our website.
If you’re feeling the strain, or sensing an opportunity to do things differently, this one’s for you.
– The GPS Team
