Signal AI concern rises from 28% to 40% of workers across a 37,000-person global survey

Summary

GWI's Workplace Wellbeing Initiative reports survey evidence on how AI is weighing on workers. A global survey of 37,000 employees found that change driven by AI is now the leading concern in the workforce. Four in ten respondents said they worry about their long-term job security. Global talent data show that this concern has climbed from 28% in 2024 to 40% in 2026. In addition, 62% of employees believe their leaders underestimate the emotional and psychological effects of AI. The Initiative uses these findings to argue that AI anxiety should be managed as a psychosocial risk, not treated as a communications issue.