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Public accounting firms experience average turnover rates of 15% to 22% annually in 2025, with voluntary departures accounting for 84% of all exits. First-year accountants face the highest attrition risk at 25% to 35%, while post-busy-season months (April through June) see departure rates spike 40% to 60% above baseline. The 2023 IPA Practice Management Report,… Read more
Construction Industry Faces Critical Workforce Retention Challenges The construction industry continues to experience some of the highest workforce turnover rates across all sectors, with average annual rates reaching 68.2% in 2025. Skilled trades positions have a turnover rate of 73.1%, while administrative and project management roles have a relatively lower turnover rate of 41.3%. … Read more
Healthcare Industry Faces Critical Staffing Stability Challenges The healthcare industry continues to experience significant workforce turnover, with average annual turnover rates reaching 22.7% across all healthcare roles in 2025. Nursing positions have the highest turnover at 27.1%, while support staff positions have relatively lower turnover at 18.4%. Understanding these turnover patterns helps healthcare executives,… Read more
Manufacturing turnover averages 28% annually across all sectors, with significant variation by sub-industry, role type, and geographic region. This research provides benchmarks manufacturers can use to set realistic goals, diagnose retention drivers, and prioritize programs with measurable ROI. Key findings from our 2025 manufacturing turnover analysis: Overall manufacturing turnover averages 24% to32% annually, with a… Read more
Executive Summary Time-to-fill varies widely by industry and role seniority. High-volume roles in manufacturing and retail fill faster than specialized technology or professional services positions. Senior and niche-skilled roles take the longest. The biggest time-to-fill drivers in 2025: candidate scarcity for skilled roles, market competition in hot metros, pay misalignment versus market, multi-step interview processes,… Read more
Key Takeaways Staffing agency markup structures across placement types commonly range from 15% to 100% in 2025, with variation by service level, industry sector, and contract duration. Direct hire placements typically run 18% to 25% of the first‑year salary (20% is most frequently cited), while temporary staffing markups often fall within the 25% to 40%… Read more
Key Takeaways Temporary staffing agency markup rates across U.S. industries typically fall within a broad range of 25% to 65% in 2025, with significant variation by sector and skill level. Service complexity also contributes to variation. Manufacturing and clerical roles tend to sit at the lower end of that band, while specialized professional and technical… Read more
Key Takeaways The average time to hire across U.S. industries ranges from 30.7 to 44.7 days in 2025, with variation by sector, position level, and company size. Manufacturing is among the fastest at 30.7 days, while financial services averages 44.7 days. Staffing and RPO partnerships commonly reduce the time to hire materially, often by 20%… Read more
April 1st, 2025 marks 10 years since I became a Recruiter! I’ll never forget starting with The Resource on April Fools’ Day, 2015. No practical jokes were played on me that day, but it was still a pivotal moment in my life and career. TR took a chance on me—an awkward newbie to staffing and… Read more
Top Workplace Trends to Watch in 2025 As the workplace continues to evolve, 2025 is set to bring significant changes shaped by new technologies, employee expectations, and business priorities. Here’s a look at key trends to watch: 1. Hybrid and Flexible Work Models The shift toward hybrid work—where employees alternate between remote and in-office setups—has… Read more
