Metrics

Employee turnover hit all-time high in 2018

12/18/2018

Total workplace turnover in the United States hit a whopping 19.3% in 2018, up dramatically from 17.8% in 2016 and 15.7% in 2014.

Snapshot: What HR audits cover

12/11/2018

Of the 92% of employers that regularly audit how the HR function handles employee conduct, these are the topics that get the most attention.

Humbug! More employers say no to holiday parties

11/27/2018

This year, 65% of companies plan to hold a holiday party, the lowest number since 2009.

Snapshot: ‘Post-millennials’ are the most diverse generation in U.S. history

11/20/2018

Half of Americans ages 6 to 21 belong to a racial or ethnic minority, a far higher percentage than ever before.

Seasonal stats: Thanks for the extra hours?

11/15/2018

A new survey by yougov.com found that 17% of Americans will report for work this Thanksgiving Day.

60% would conduct job search from work

11/13/2018

78% of workers said they would feel at least somewhat comfortable looking for a new job while with their present company. More than six in 10 respondents (64%) indicated they’d likely conduct search activities from work.

Snapshot: CEO tenure rises along with bull market

10/30/2018

CEOs are staying in their jobs longer as the economic expansion continues and stock values keep rising.

Survey: Three-quarters of us are tired on the job

10/23/2018

Drained at your desk? You’re not alone. Recent research from staffing firm Accountemps suggests feeling worn out at work is a common occurrence among U.S. employees.

8 million new jobs by 2023, but mid-market misses out

10/16/2018

The U.S. is expected to add 8,310,003 jobs from 2018 to 2023. That represents a 5% growth rate.

Gig economy: 1% of workers get their assignments from an app

10/02/2018

More than 1.5 million Americans work gig economy jobs in which their assignments come to them via computer or cell phone apps, according to new research by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.