Originally shared in our January 2026 Top of Mind Newsletter.
A landmark report from Gallup and Jobs for the Future (JFF) identifies five dimensions of job quality: Financial Well-Being, Culture & Safety, Growth, Agency, and Autonomy. With 60% of the U.S. workforce lacking a “quality” job, the study highlights critical opportunities for action:
- Employers can boost satisfaction through mentorship and training.
- Policymakers can strengthen local economies by closing structural gaps.
- Advocates can use data to expand worker voice and skills development.
At ELI, we see these findings as a clear mandate for mindset development. Whether fostering “Agency & Voice” or seeking “Growth & Development,” an entrepreneurial mindset empowers individuals and organizations to bridge the gap between current conditions and true flourishing. By cultivating initiative, personal agency, and opportunity recognition, we can transform the quality of work for everyone.