As uncertainty keeps many Canadians in their current jobs, new research suggests workers aren’t simply waiting for conditions to improve. They are using technology and AI to adapt, build confidence and make progress within the roles they choose to keep.
HP’s 2026 Work Relationship Index finds 69% of Canadian Knowledge Workers say it feels too risky to leave their job right now, contributing to a growing trend of “job hugging.” But technology is emerging as a bright spot for workers navigating continued change.
The Canadian findings show:
- Technology is becoming a source of progress: 53% of Canadian Knowledge Workers say technology is better today than it was two years ago, rising to 63% among workers in the Healthy WRI Zone.
- Workplace AI adoption is accelerating: 47% use work-provided AI daily or weekly, up from 35% in 2025.
- The technology experience still matters: 52% say faster, more reliable devices would enable them to do their best work, while 43% want shared knowledge systems and 39% want seamless integration across tools.
The findings paint a more nuanced picture of “job hugging”. Canadians may be staying put, but they’re not standing still. For businesses, the opportunity is to equip employees with the AI, skills and reliable technology they need to adapt and do their best work.
You can learn more about HP’s latest Work Relationship Index Report findings here.
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Canada’s “job huggers” are turning to AI to move forward
As uncertainty keeps many Canadians in their current jobs, new research suggests workers aren’t simply waiting for conditions to improve. They are using technology and AI to adapt, build confidence and make progress within the roles they choose to keep.
HP’s 2026 Work Relationship Index finds 69% of Canadian Knowledge Workers say it feels too risky to leave their job right now, contributing to a growing trend of “job hugging.” But technology is emerging as a bright spot for workers navigating continued change.
The Canadian findings show:
The findings paint a more nuanced picture of “job hugging”. Canadians may be staying put, but they’re not standing still. For businesses, the opportunity is to equip employees with the AI, skills and reliable technology they need to adapt and do their best work.
You can learn more about HP’s latest Work Relationship Index Report findings here.
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