The State of HR 2025

Job Embeddedness, AI Workplace Adoption, and Work Styles

1.8 years

Is the average tenure for employees.

Longer tenure comes with less work-life balance but more meaningful contributions.

51%

Regularly connect with most coworkers.

These connections, called ‘Links’ create psychological barriers, making employees less likely to leave.

62%

Use AI in the workplace.

AI use strongly correlates with employee perception of their organization’s readiness to adopt it.

Executive Summary

What truly keeps employees connected to their work and what should HR leaders focus on in 2025?

The State of HR 2025 report uncovers how deeper factors like social ties, cultural fit, and the emotional cost of leaving shape employee retention more than salary or job satisfaction alone. Employees who feel they belong, contribute meaningfully, and are embedded in strong peer networks tend to stay longer, even when faced with long commutes or work-life balance challenges.

Our findings also reveal key contrasts across industries and generations, such as the BPO sector’s high sense of fit despite shorter tenures, and the distinct work styles of Baby Boomers compared to younger cohorts. With a national median tenure of just 1.84 years, it’s time to rethink how organizations foster connection, commitment, and a sense of purpose.

Based on a nationwide survey of 3,819 employees, this report offers practical insights for building more resilient, people-centered workplaces in a time of rapid change.

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