Employee sentiment improved in October
The gains were broad-based, with workers in education showing the biggest jump.
Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup
October 20, 2026
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Employee sentiment improved in September
Real estate is at its lowest level since June 2023.
Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup
September 15, 2026
Employee sentiment weakened in August
Accommodation and food services showed the biggest decline.
Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup
August 18, 2026
Employee sentiment weakened in July
Education led the decline, and more than half of the sectors we track lost ground. Manufacturing and retail trade bucked the trend.
Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup
July 21, 2026
Employee sentiment slipped in June
Health care led the decline, with more than half of the sectors we track losing ground. Retail trade bucked the trend.
Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup
June 16, 2026
Employee sentiment dipped in May
Health care led the decline, but half of the sectors we track lost ground. Knowledge workers were one bright spot.
Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup
May 19, 2026
Employee sentiment rebounded in April
The EMC Index snapped seven months of decline.
Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup
April 21, 2026
Employee sentiment weakened for seventh month
The EMC Index fell 2 points in March.
Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup
March 17, 2026
Employee sentiment weakened in February
Worker sentiment shed 4 points to its lowest reading since May 2025.
Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup
February 17, 2026