The latest 2026 Employee Happiness Index shows that employee morale has climbed to its highest first-half level since 2023 after four straight years of decline. The 2026 Employee Happiness Index, based on Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) and turnover data from the BambooHR platform, breaks down where employee happiness sits in 2026 and the patterns companies can’t afford to ignore. BambooHR’s 2026 Employee Happiness Index found that companies with excellent eNPS (50+) lose 46% fewer employees annually than companies with negative eNPS, 40% turnover vs. 58%. BambooHR’s 2026 Employee Happiness Index found that companies with excellent eNPS (50+) lose 46% fewer employees annually than companies with negative eNPS, 40% turnover vs. 58%. Travel/Hospitality declined from full-year 2025 to H1 2026 but saw a 1.7% bump from H1 2025 to H1 2026, pointing to the seasonality of booking and hiring cycles in the sector.