Confidence in a positive business outlook reached another low point in July, according to Glassdoor, continuing a period of overall decline dating back to 2023.
Employee confidence hit record low (43.5%) in July 2026, driven by job security, inflation, and AI implementation pressure. Telecom sector declined 13.9pp YoY; workers planning job exits signal retention and hiring challenges ahead for tech-driven enterprises.
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Confidence in a positive business outlook reached another low point in July, according to Glassdoor, continuing a period of overall decline dating back to 2023.
Published Aug. 5, 2026
People walk through lower Manhattan during heavy rain and high winds on Sept. 25, 2023, in New York, N.Y. Employee confidence in a positive business outlook reached its lowest-ever point in July 2026, according to Glassdoor.
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Pessimism is "most pronounced for those with at most a high school education," according to the New York Federal Reserve.
