What's it all about?

A research-rich study, Emerging Workforce® is designed to uncover the evolving attitudes and motivations of American workers in context with job satisfaction, engagement, and retention. Findings are paired against employer perspectives and practices to create a 360-degree view of the workforce. The study offers unprecedented insights about workers, equipping employers with the insight needed to make informed decisions that favorably impact performance.

  • 22 years of workforce research
  • 2,800+ employees surveyed
  • 700+ HR leaders surveyed 
  • 225,000+ workers and thousands of companies surveyed since 1997

Three types of employers were uncovered

  • Traditional

    • Employees who put in the time with a company deserve promotions.
    • Job security is a chief concern and essential to retention.
    • Employers are responsible for employee growth and development.
    • Organizational charts should be followed and respected.

  • Migrating

    Migrating workers and employers share some of the beliefs of their traditional counterparts but are moving toward an emergent mindset.

  • Emergent

    • Employees who perform well and contribute value deserve promotions.
    • Career growth is a high priority and crucial to retention.
    • Employees drive their own career growth and development.
    • Getting the job done is more important than following organizational charts.
    • Changing jobs is essential to career advancement.