Researched at Terveystalo
Healthy Working Life Barometer 2026
How is Finnish working life really evolving – and what forces are reshaping organizations right now? The Healthy Working Life Barometer 2026 offers a timely and exclusive snapshot of how occupational health decision-makers view the state of working life today. Drawing on fresh barometer data, the report explores key shifts in working life, trends in work ability, and how well organizations are positioned to meet mounting challenges. Alongside the findings, Terveystalo’s experts share their perspectives on what these changes mean in practice – and where Finnish working life is heading next.
What will you find in the report?
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How healthy is Finnish working life really?The report reveals that 48% of decision-makers consider Finnish working life to be healthy – yet differences between roles and organization sizes are becoming increasingly pronounced.
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Which themes offer the greatest opportunities for the future?Technological development, continuous learning, and workplace atmosphere and sense of community stand out as key drivers.
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What is challenging organizations right now?Managing work ability, an ageing workforce, and the talent shortage are top concerns – alongside the growing need to support new working life skills such as self-direction, creative problem-solving, and adaptability.
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How do humanity and diversity show up in workplaces?Managers assess the level of humanity more critically than other leadership roles, and leveraging diversity is still seen as a significant area for development.
Who is the Barometer for?
The Barometer is designed especially for:
- HR and occupational health decision-makers responsible for work ability, employee wellbeing, and people management
- CEOs and senior executives who need up-to-date insights into changes in working life to support strategic decision-making
- Managers, who encounter the impacts of working life changes most directly in everyday work
- Working life developers, consultants, and experts who rely on research-based insights to support planning and development
Why download the report?
The Barometer provides data, direction, and expert interpretation to help you lead work ability and employee wellbeing more effectively – and ensure your organization is prepared for the future of work.
Individualism is coming to an end. In working life, we do not need more demands on individuals to learn, adapt and cope, but rather an era of new community and communal learning. ”
Annamari Heikkilä, Chief Organisational Psychologist