Following a steep decline over the last few months, U.S. Worker emotional well-being is steadying out, with found optimism emerging for some (but not all). In the April 2025 edition of the Pulse of the U.S. Workforce, overall happiness and excitement across the U.S. is on the rise - though stress levels are also high. 

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The workplace experience plays a role in this. A notable insight: U.S. workers' happiness on the job, which was at an all time high in November 2020 (86%), has seen a decline of 14% over time. Today, 74% are happy in their current jobs, and something has shifted.

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There are key differences across groups and industries. What is driving unhappiness for one out of four U.S. workers on the job? Uncover who they are and what may be causing 25% of your workforce to be less productive today.

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Download the April 2025 Pulse of the U.S. Workforce report to see the data behind the headlines and benchmark your organization against national trends. Subscribe now for full access to data from over 100,000 U.S. workers on a regular basis.

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