The Global Employee Monitor: Understanding What Today’s Workforce Really Wants — and Why It Matters
April 29, 2026 1:00 PM ET
What’s truly driving employees’ decisions in today’s workplace, and what does it mean for your organization?
Join Ashley Miller, director of thought leadership operations and partnerships at SHRM, and Daroon Jalil, senior researcher at SHRM, along with Anne Sparaco, host of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, for an inside look at findings from the first quarter of the 2026 Global Employee Monitor, capturing the perspectives of more than 5,000 workers across 26 countries. This session uncovers the real forces shaping attraction, engagement, and retention in the global workforce.
Go beyond the basics of pay and job security to understand how factors such as career growth, workplace relationships, and work design shape employee experience. The session also provides broader context on worker well-being, economic perceptions, and how employees are adapting to a rapidly evolving workplace — including the growing role of artificial intelligence.
Join us to explore:
- Global workforce trends — key insights on satisfaction, job search behavior, retention, and engagement across regions.
- Push versus pull factors — what attracts employees, what drives them away, and where employers are missing the mark.
- AI in the workplace — how employees are using AI today and where concerns about job disruption emerge.
Whether you are a business leader, HR professional, or workforce strategist, this session will equip you with the insights you need to stay ahead and build a workplace where people choose to stay.
SHRM Knowledge Advisors will join the live webinar to answer your questions in real time—right in the chat. If we don’t get to your question during the session? No problem, SHRM members can head to SHRM Connect after this webinar to keep the conversation going with advisors for 30 extra minutes. This benefit is only for members who join the live webinar and not included later on demand.
Meet the Presenters
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Daroon Jalil
Daroon Jalil is a Senior Researcher within SHRM’s Thought Leadership team. She develops and leads public-facing research studies in collaboration with SHRM Government Affairs and the SHRM Foundation to provide HR professionals, organizations, and policymakers with data and insights on the world of work. Daroon has led research on a variety of topics including employee mental health and well-being, modernizing FLSA, and supporting working caregivers. She holds a masters and doctoral degree in industrial/organizational psychology and her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals like Human Resource Management, Journal of Organizational and Occupational Psychology, International Journal of Stress Management, and Stress and Health.
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Anne Sparaco
Anne Sparaco is a dedicated media professional and the new dynamic host of SHRM's "All Things Work" podcast, where she leads insightful discussions on the ever-changing landscape of work.
Through her podcast, Anne engages with industry leaders, HR professionals, and thought leaders to explore topics that impact the modern workplace, from diversity and inclusion to the future of work.
Before joining SHRM, Anne built a distinguished career as a News Anchor and Senior Multimedia Journalist in New York and Virginia. Her journalism career is marked by her ability to tell powerful stories that resonate with audiences on a national scale and champion marginalized voices through multimedia production.
Her award-winning journalism has earned her accolades from the Associated Press and the Syracuse Press Club. Among her notable achievements, Anne's reporting on a historic WWII All-Women's Army Corps Unit has helped bring deserved recognition to these trailblazing women, leading to their forthcoming U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. Additionally, her compelling coverage on the use of psychedelics to combat veteran suicides has brought much-needed attention to mental health issues affecting veterans.
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