The rise of the ‘two-job job’: 61% of workers say they’re now doing more than one role

Companies keep cutting jobs in the name of efficiency. A new survey suggests the work isn't disappearing. Korn Ferry's Workforce 2026 report, released in September and based on a survey of more than 16,000 professionals across 11 global markets, found that 62% of respondents said their workloads had increased significantly over the past two years, and 61% said they were performing the responsibilities of more than one role. Nearly half, 45%, said they were too busy to deliver meaningful results that contribute to growth. The findings land as companies continue to flatten their organizations. Last month, Ubersaid it would cut about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 3,300 employees, and reduce its number of managers by 20%.