HP Work Relationship Index 2026 shows healthy work relationships rise to 29% among knowledge workers

• HP published its 2026 Work Relationship Index, a survey of 19,000 knowledge workers across 15 countries, signaling improving workplace health.
• Healthy work relationships rose to 29%, up 8 points from 2025, despite 86% reporting organizational change in the past year.
• AI adoption accelerated, with 59% using employer-provided AI tools weekly or daily; 47% use AI agents in routine workflows.
• Risk aversion remains elevated, with 67% saying it feels too risky to leave their job, tightening near-term labor mobility.
• Leadership confidence drove 32% of healthy work outcomes, outpacing technology enablement at 20%, shaping priorities for CIOs and HR budgets.

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