The“softer” aspects of workhave become F dramaticallymore I important in recent years N as companies reorient D around employee I well-being and inclusion, N andas purpose and corporate G responsibility become essential parts of theemployee value proposition. Thetransition 3 tohybrid and remote workand theimpactof Gen Z workers are likely also factors in these shifts. Sincethepandemic, companies have focused on areas like employeeexperience, DEI,andtrust.Whilenew economic forces havetempered somecompanies’ reactions toThe Great Reshufe, Employees arefeeling positive overall thelabor market isstilltight in most industries, and the competition for talent will likely continueas population trendsassert themselves. 56% Productive 42% Confident 38% Engaged 38% Optimistic 36% Stressed Wehaveseen agrowingemphasis fromcompanies on ofering a better employee deal —whichincorporatesnot only total rewards 35% Focused but skills development, purpose, culture, financial well-being,health andwellness, andmore. 21%–29% Overwhelmed, Burned out, Resilient Weaskedemployeeshowtheyfeltaboutwork,andtherewas muchgoodnews.Apluralitysaidtheyfelt productive,confident, 12%–14% Detached, Distracted, Pessimistic H engaged,andeven optimistic. O M E 2023 Global HR Research Report: The State of Performance Enablement 23