September 2025 Workforce Insights in Numbers
57%
Nearly 57% of U.S. job seekers quit applications that are lengthy or complicated, and 41% think fewer than a quarter of their resumes ever reach a human reviewer. A survey of 500+ candidates found that poor communication, lengthy processes, and no employer response are top frustrations. Most workers expect applications to take under 30 minutes, and 64% feel confident their resumes pass ATS bots—yet only 10% believe humans review all resumes.
51%
A Talogy report shows 73% of U.S. industrial employers rush hiring due to turnover and staffing pressures, leading to poor-quality hires. The fallout includes 63% reporting lower productivity, 56% poor work quality, 47% high turnover, and 21% more safety incidents. Over 51% face higher rehiring and training costs, while team morale and company reputation also suffer.
35%
Google has cut 35% of its managerial roles in the past year to reduce bureaucracy, mainly affecting managers with fewer than three direct reports. The company also launched a Voluntary Exit Programme (VEP), with 3–5% of U.S. employees in teams like search, marketing, and hardware opting in for buyouts. Executives say the move streamlines leadership while giving staff more choice, following last year’s large-scale layoffs.
50%
A FlexJobs report shows that U.S. employees believe 50% of working mothers face more challenges, and 17% of fathers face the same. Nearly 73% of mothers are seen as less committed, and 63% hide family matters at work to appear dedicated. With 74% of women seeking flexible hours and 66% preferring remote/hybrid options, workplace culture and policies remain key to balancing careers and family life.
41%
HUB International’s 2025 report stated that, in the U.S., nearly 3 in 4 employees would stay longer if benefits fit their needs, but the Workforce Vitality Gap Index shows many employers still miss the mark. Employees say flexibility and work-life balance are of their highest importance with 41%. Financial stress is also high, with 52% of employees aged 35–44 and 51% of those 18–24 reporting productivity loss from money worries. Healthcare is underestimated too—while 45% of young workers say health issues impact performance, only 20% of employers agree.