In today's fast-paced world, employee retention is more critical than ever. But how do you keep your workforce productive, happy and loyal amidst the constant search for the "next best thing"?

Gain a competitive edge with exclusive data and actionable insights from more than 4,000 organizations that participated in our 2025 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. Coupled with analysis from our consultants, this report reveals how focusing on employee engagement, inclusion and diversity (I&D) and strategic retention can help your organization and people reach their full potential.

5 talent trends to watch

Focus on Retention

59% of HR leaders rank talent retention as their top priority.

Improve Engagement

58% of organizations have a strategy to enhance employee experience.

Reduce Burnout

2 in 3 leaders express concern over stress and burnout impacts.

Initiate I&D Policies

Nearly 3 in 4 organizations currently deploy I&D policies.

Promote Inclusivity

I&D initiatives are being integrated across recruitment processes (78%), communication strategies (58%) and talent analytics and engagement efforts (43%).

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Are you struggling with low employee morale and high turnover?

You're not alone. Nearly 2 in 3 employers experienced a turnover rate of 10% or more in 2024. This report offers the solutions you need to build a resilient, inclusive workforce and overcome these challenges.

Inside the report, you'll find guidance and data on:

  • Strengthening I&D policies: Implement HR best practices for robust I&D.
  • Fostering psychological safety: Develop leadership strategies that build trust and openness.
  • Communicating ROI: Effectively demonstrate the return on investment of employee engagement to your leadership team.
  • Mitigating burnout: Provide comprehensive management training to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.
  • Achieving sustainable growth: Craft a framework for transparent decision-making.
  • Enhancing hybrid engagement: Use HR tech solutions to boost engagement in a distributed workforce.

In this report: See how 4,000+ organizations are navigating these decisions so their people and businesses can thrive.

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Data was collected from:

Every US region; 60% for-profits; 40% nonprofits; 23 industries; more than 4,000 employers