The American Psychological Association (APA) recently published its 2026 Work in America report, which revealed that “work stress, economic uncertainty, and technological changes driven by AI are continuing to take a toll on American workers.” However, “workers with higher levels of psychological capital (PsyCap)—a synergistic construct that includes hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism—are experiencing these stressors and changes differently.”
The report suggests that “PsyCap deserves attention as organizations develop leaders, prepare employees for change, and design effective workplaces.” Three practical implications for organizational leaders were shared:
- Broaden the definition of performance
- Invest in people, not just technology
- Design workplaces to strengthen psychological capacities
The report, a summary of the report, and a deeper dive complete with data are available on APA’s website.
The research was conducted online in the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of APA among 2,009 employed adults. The survey was conducted May 21–June 1, 2026. Data are weighted where necessary by age, gender, race/ethnicity, region, education, marital status, household size, work status, and household income to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population.
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