39 Workplace Statistics to Shape Your People Strategy in 2025

In a world reeling from economic struggles and war, the modern workplace faces a high level of disruption. Companies face unprecedented layoffs, and employees feel the weight of increased stress and burnout.

Hidden within the turmoil are valuable insights into the current state of the workforce.

We’ve compiled a list of 39 thought-provoking workplace statistics that will give you a glimpse into the latest work trends and insights into the future of work.

These statistics will help you make informed decisions about your workplace and drive meaningful improvements in various business aspects, from improving employee satisfaction to boosting overall productivity.

Hybrid work statistics

1. 49% of employees are working in a hybrid work setup

A hybrid work setup is the most prominent work model at the moment. One survey covering the US, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, and the UK employee statistics found that:

• 35% are working full-time from their office
• 49% are working in a hybrid setup
• 17% are working remotely full-time

(Future Forum Pulse)

2. Only 8% of job listings are fully remote

There are fewer fully remote job options available in the market now. LinkedIn saw a decline in fully remote jobs from its peak at 20% of job listings in April 2022 to 8% in December 2023.

(Weforum webinar: The Role of the Office Is Still TBC)

3. 37% of employees want more flexibility at work

Employees experience frustration due to the lack of flexibility at work. 37% of employees wish they worked in a different work environment that aligns with their preference (office, hybrid, or remote).

(Wellhub's The State of Work-Life Wellness)

Workplace productivity statistics

4. 82% of workers say feeling happy at work is a key driver of productivity

Employee wellness has a major impact on productivity. In two recent surveys, the top productivity drivers highlighted were:

• 82% of workers say that feeling happy and engaged at work is key to their productivity
• 95% say their emotional wellness impacts their productivity
• 93% of workers say their physical well-being impacts their productivity
• 93% say their productivity is impacted by how engaging they find their work tasks.

(Slack’s The State of Work, Gympass’s The State Of Work-life Wellness)

5. Setting work hours increases productivity

Employees say having precise work hours would positively influence productivity. 67% say that having predictable blocks of time when everyone is disconnected (such as after 18:00 and on weekends) would improve their productivity.

(Slack’s The State of Work)

6. Automating routine tasks saves 3.3 hours per week

Automation is improving productivity at work. 78% of workers say automating routine tasks boosts productivity and saves 3.3 hours weekly.

(Slack’s The State of Work)

Workplace engagement statistics

7. Only 23% of employees are engaged at work

Overall engagement levels do not look good. Globally, 30% of managers and 23% of employees are engaged. Only a few organizations are reaching higher levels of employee engagement and well-being.

(Gallup's The State of the Global Workplace Report)

8. 70% of the variance in team engagement depends on the manager

Employee engagement heavily depends on their relationship with their manager. Managers engage employees through goal setting, regular, meaningful feedback, and accountability. When managers are engaged, employees are also more likely to be engaged. Gallup has found that 70% of the variance in team engagement can be attributed to the manager.

(Gallup's The State of the Global Workplace Report)

9. One in five employees are disengaged due to skill underutilization

One key reason employees feel disengaged is that they feel their skills are not being fully utilized. In fact, 20% of employees are currently disengaged due to underutilization.

(ActivTrak's State of the Workplace)

10. GenZ is least happy at work

Gen Z is the least happy generation at work. According to a Metlife survey, 62% of Gen Z workers say they are happy at work, compared to 67% of Boomers, 66% of Generation X, and 66% of Millennials.

(Metlife's Employee Benefit Trends Study)

Workplace learning statistics

11. 60% of workers need training before 2026

As per the World Economic Forum, 44% of workers’ skills will be disrupted in the next five years. As a result, six in ten workers will need training before 2027.

(World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report)

12. 70% of leaders say there is a skill gap in their organization

70% of leaders say there’s a skills gap among workers in their organization. 40% of leaders further say that the skills gap has worsened in the last year.

(Springboard’s The State of the Workforce Skills Gap)

13. 70% of workers say learning improves their sense of connection

Learning is one of the primary drivers of employee engagement. Seven in ten workers say learning improves their sense of connection to their organization.

(LinkedIn's Workplace Learning Report)

14. 80% of workers say learning adds purpose to their work

Workers are looking for a purpose behind their work, which keeps them motivated and increases job satisfaction. Eight in ten workers say learning adds purpose to their work.

(LinkedIn's Workplace Learning Report)

15. GenZ is the generating focusing most on learning

LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report also shows that 53% of Gen Z workers value learning for career growth, 16% higher than other generations: Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers.

(LinkedIn's Workplace Learning Report)

16. Data analysis, database management, and AI are the top new tech skills required

SHRM researched the top new tech skills in demand in the job market. Data analysis, database management, and AI are the top tech skills required. Data analysis stood highest in demand at 37%, database management at 27%, AI at 26%, and Cybersecurity at 25%.

(SHRM, Talent Trends)

17. 19% of employees are dissatisfied with the variety of skills in training programs

Two in ten employees, roughly 19%, are dissatisfied with the variety of skills offered in training programs at their organization. Skill variety is one of the top three factors of successful learning initiatives.

(TalentLMS, The state of upskilling and reskilling report)

AI in the workplace statistics

18. 82% of leaders say employees need new skills due to AI

AI will boost the disruption of skills required at work. 82% of leaders say employees will need new skills due to the growth of AI. 90% of workers say AI helps them save time, 85% say it helps them focus on critical tasks, 94% say AI helps them to be more creative, and 83% say AI makes them enjoy their work more.

(Microsoft's Work Trend Index Report)

19. 38% of HR decision-makers currently employ AI in their workflows

AI is impacting work processes for good. According to Deel data commissioned with YouGov in June 2024, 38% of HR decision-makers currently use AI in their practices and workflows.

When asked about which function they are using AI, they added:

• 46% of HR leaders said AI boosted their analytics
• 35% said AI elevated employee learning and development
• 32% used AI for performance management
• 28% used AI for employee onboarding.

Other business functions also use AI in their workflows. Strategy and corporate finance divisions have 21% adoption of AI, and service operations have 19%. For product and service development, AI adoption currently stands at 10%.

(Deel's Future of HR report)

20. 79% of leaders say AI adoption is necessary to stay competitive

79% of leaders agree their company needs to adopt AI to stay competitive in the market. However, 60% of leaders worry that their organization’s leadership lacks a plan and vision for implementing AI.

(Microsoft's Work Trend Index Report)

Employee turnover statistics

21. One in three workers plan to look for a job next year

33% of workers plan to look for a new job next year. When this study focused on workers dissatisfied with the mental health and well-being support at work, the number rose to 57%.

Neglecting employees’ mental health and well-being can further increase turnover.

(APA’s Work in America Survey)

22. 90% of organizations are providing learning opportunities as a retention strategy

90% of organizations are concerned about employee retention, and providing learning opportunities is their top retention strategy. Results say it’s working. Companies with a strong learning culture observed employee retention rates two times higher than other organizations.

(LinkedIn's Workplace Learning Report)

23. 77% of employees consider leaving a company that doesn’t focus on well-being

Well-being programs are critical for employee retention. 77% of employees would consider leaving a company that does not focus on employee well-being.

(Gympass’s The State Of Work-life Wellness )

Workplace communication statistics

24. Email remains the most common mode of communication

Workers spend the maximum amount of time on email. As per a recent report, here’s the amount of time workers spend on different modes of communication:

• 6.42 hours per week on email
• 4.3 hours per week on video meetings
• 3.87 hours per week on text-based chat
• 3.75 hours per week on in-person meetings
• 3.38 hours per week on phone and conference calls
• 2.54 hours per week on project or sales management software

25. 66% of business leaders face miscommunication daily

66% of business leaders face miscommunication daily, and 48% face miscommunication multiple times a day.

26. 68% of business leaders say they have lost deals over $10k (USD) due to miscommunication

In the same Grammarly survey, business leaders were asked about the impact of miscommunication, and the results were:

• 43% said poor communication decreases productivity
• 42% said it results in missed deadlines
• 38% said it increases costs
• 68% said they lost deals over $10k
• 13% said they lost deals over $50k

(Grammarly's State of Business Communication Report)

Workplace wellness statistics

27. 60% of workers feel burned out

Nearly 6 of 10 global workers are feeling burned out. The primary reason behind this is being always connected to work and a lack of work-life balance.

(Calm's Voice of the Workplace Report)

28. 92% of workers want to work for an organization that values their well-being

Having well-being programs is important to attract the right talent. 92% of workers say it’s important to them to work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological well-being. 93% of workers value well-being as much as salary.

(APA’s Work in America Survey, Wellhub's The State of Work-Life Wellness)

29. 36% of workers are satisfied with well-being programs at work

92% of workers value well-being, but only 36% of the workers were very satisfied with the mental health and well-being support they get at work. It’s important for organizations to take more steps in this area.

(APA’s Work in America Survey)

30. 77% of workers reported experiencing work-related stress

In the 2023 Work in America survey from APA, 77% of workers said they experienced work-related stress in the last month. On further asking the reason behind the stress, they stated:

• 80% said it was high workloads/job demands
• 60% said it’s low job control/resources
• 55% reported low supervisor support to be the culprit
• 50% reported low rewards (lack of promotions, fair earnings, respect, and job security) were the stressors.

(APA’s Work in America Survey)

Workplace benefits statistics

31. Employees who are happy with benefits are 1.6 times more productive

Having the right benefits has a strong impact on business. Employees who are happy with benefits are:

• 1.6 times more productive
• 1.5 times more likely to be engaged
• 1.5% more likely to be loyal.

(Metlife's Employee Benefits Trends Study)

32. 70% of employees need help in understanding benefits

70% of working Americans say they want help from their employer to understand the employee benefits they enrolled in throughout the upcoming year.

(Benefitfocus's State of Employee Benefits Report)

33. 40% of workers find professional development and mental health programs to be the most important benefit

When asked about the importance of the benefits, 40% said professional development and mental health programs are important. For 36%, it was access to telehealth service, and for 34%, it was college/loan repayments.

(NFP's US Employee Benefits Trend Report)

Workplace diversity statistics

34. The US workforce is incredibly diverse, with 40.7% of workers being Asian

The US workforce has become increasingly diverse with:

• 40.7% - Asian
• 36.7% - White
• 7.6% - Latin
• 6.8% - Black
• 2.6% - Mixed races.

(LinkedIn's Workforce Diversity Report)

35. 5.8% of the US workforce are people with disabilities

People with disabilities currently are only a small part of the workforce. Currently, only 5.8% of the US workforce are people with disabilities.

(LinkedIn's Workforce Diversity Report)

36. Only 28% of C-suite leaders are women

The gender gap is alarming in C-suite roles, with only 28% of C-suite leaders being women. The percentage is even more troubling for women of color, with only one in 16 C-suite leaders being women of color.

(McKinsey & Co's Women in the Workplace Report)

37. Women earn 16.4% less than men

Gender bias also affects remuneration. Women’s earnings were 83.6 percent of men’s in 2023

(US Bureau of Labour Statistics)

Workplace conflicts statistics

38. Undermining or humiliation is the most common workplace conflict

On checking the common types of conflicts reported at work, the numbers were:

• 12% of conflicts were of undermining or humiliation
• 9% of incidents were heated arguments
• 8% of incidents were verbal abuse or insults.
• 5% of incidents were of discrimination due to gender, race, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

39. 47% of affected employees did not use any official medium to resolve conflicts

Workplace conflict resolution still needs a mature system. Currently, 47% of affected employees choose to let the conflict go without any formal resolution. Only 29% discussed the issue with HR, while only 9% considered leaving their job due to the conflict.

(CIPD’s Good Work Index)

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