- Date published:
- July 2026
- Organisation:
- Upwork
- Authors:
- Jennifer Brett, Teng Liu
The Future Workforce Index is Upwork’s annual research report on the future of work, exploring how AI adoption, workforce models, and changing career preferences are reshaping skilled work. The 2026 Index combines proprietary Upwork marketplace insights with survey data from skilled professionals to identify emerging labour market trends across full-time employees and freelancers.