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The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, has had an unprecedented six-month run of weakness. In February, worker sentiment shed 4 points to its lowest reading since May 2025.

February 17, 2026

Employee sentiment weakens for sixth month

The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, has had an unprecedented six-month run of weakness. In February, worker sentiment shed 4 points to its lowest reading since May 2025.
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Employee sentiment dipped in September

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

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Bias in data

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The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, hit a fourth consecutive record in August, rising 2 points to 149.
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August 19, 2025

Employee sentiment climbs to fourth consecutive record

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, hit a fourth consecutive record in August, rising 2 points to 149. Finance and insurance maintained its momentum for the fifth straight month.
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