Overview

• Korn Ferry reports a nationwide shift toward workers holding their current jobs as uncertainty and AI disruption dampen mobility.
• Bank of America Institute finds the estimated job‑hopping rate has eased from a 26% peak in 2022, with only a slight early‑2025 uptick.
• Challenger tallies more than 800,000 announced U.S. job cuts through July 2025, while BLS reports just 73,000 jobs added in July and consumer surveys show elevated fears of rising unemployment.
• Eagle Hill’s July retention index shows most employees plan to stay at least six months, with Gen Z and men ranking among the most likely to remain.
• The Labor Department says the quit rate hovers near 2%, and experts warn apparent retention can mask disengagement, urging investment in development, mentorship, flexibility, and clear direction.