The annual report of workplace well-being is here!

2026 State of workplace well-being
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Your benefits are there. Your employees aren't feeling them.

Most employees used their benefits last year. Few were satisfied with the experience. The result is a cycle of lost productivity: absenteeism, presenteeism, burnout. In short, something is getting lost between benefits investment and impact. Dialogue's 2026 state of workplace well-being report uncovers three barriers HR leaders need to tackle now.

About the 2026 state of
workplace well-being

Evidence and direction for HR leaders navigating benefits decisions in 2026.

Why well-being is falling despite benefits spending

A clear look at how mental, physical, financial, and social health shifted in the past year, and what's actually driving it.

What employees actually need from their benefits plan

Affordability, ease of access, and short wait times are what employees say make benefits feel effective and engaging, but most plans fail to deliver.

Why benefits underdeliver: 3 barriers to tackle

Employees facing friction when trying to access care, coverage that doesn't reflect the pressures workers actually carry, and limited data on program impact.

What leading Canadian employers are doing differently

See how top-performing organizations are raising the benefits bar, and get practical tips for HR leaders rethinking their offerings.

Read the full report
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Behind the benchmark

Conducted in partnership with Leger in spring 2026, this report draws on two parallel national surveys — 1,000 employed Canadians and 200 HR decision-makers — analyzed across age, industry, and region.

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You're already investing in your people's health. This report helps make sure it's working.

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