
HR Barometer 2026: between managers and employees, the “great divide” reveals a need for dialogue and closeness
Comet and Forvis Mazars publish their HR Barometer 2026, “Managers vs. Employees: the great divide?”. Conducted among 159 managers, executives and employees from more than 50 companies, this mirror survey shows that both groups agree on the visible realities of work, but diverge sharply on motivation, engagement and intentions to leave.











