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Combining market data and insights, HRO Today’s research reports have the hard-hitting numbers you need to know on all sectors of HR. Whether you’re looking to assess the talent landscape or compare metrics to previous quarters, our reports are available for download ahead of your big HR decisions.

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Global Labor Market Unemployment Report – Q1 2025

Global economic growth in the first quarter of 2025 was hampered by trade uncertainty, slowed job growth, and persistent inflation. Worldwide, unemployment continues fluctuating as consumer spending and demand vary…

Worker Confidence Index: Monthly Analysis

The Worker Confidence Index (WCI) report shows changing attitudes of the American worker. However, HRO Today‘s report is based on quarterly findings, found here, through extensive online interviews of full-time…

2024-2025 HRO Today Annual Top Concerns of CHROs©

In 2025, CHROs and senior HR leaders are navigating a rapidly evolving environment influenced by technological innovation, shifting employee expectations, and ongoing organizational change. To meet these challenges, HR leaders…

Human Resources New Technology Quarterly Summary: Q1 2025

HRO Today’s quarterly Human Resources New Technology report features the latest breakthroughs in HR innovation through new products, funding rounds, and acquisition activity. The report covers developments shaping the future…

Worker Confidence Index: First Quarter 2025

2025 started with considerable uncertainty, with a new administration inaugurated in late January.  The Trump administration quickly went to work Implementing its agenda. But how did early perceptions of the…

Global Labor Market Unemployment Report – Q4 2024

The global economy is facing slow growth and contractions, especially as several major economic powers failed to meet predicted growth rates. Inflation in the global economy persists, though emerging and…

Flash Report | In Data We Trust

Talent Acquisition data equips HR leaders with insights to make smart, data-driven hiring decisions. But are TA leaders confident in their talent intelligence, and do they use the data to…

Worker Confidence Index: Fourth Quarter 2024

2024 ended with an unexpectedly strong labor market, and interest rates, stocks at a near-record high, and decreasing interest rates. But the US voters spoke and elected a new president.…

2024 CHRO Compensation: The Minority Report

HRO Today recently published its fourth annual 2024 CHRO Compensation Report to garner views on how HR executives should be compensated given their increasing responsibilities and impact on company performance.…

Flash Report | The Value of HR Data Is High

Maximizing the potential of talent intelligence and HR analytics is challenging for many organizations, which can result in great frustration and apprehension. This report uncovers some of the attitudes around the use of talent acquisition…

Global Labor Market Unemployment Report – Q3 2024

The global economy was both impressive and lackluster throughout 2024. Inflation fell without a global recession, yet economic growth was low compared to before the pandemic. Labor markets remained resilient,…

2024 CHRO Compensation Report

The top HR executive position, typically the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), is now an integral part of the C-suite. And their compensation should be accurately reflected given their increasing…

Global Labor Market Unemployment Report – Q2 2024

The global economy and labor market remained solid and steady in Q2’2024. Many post-pandemic threats continued to diminish. Inflation subsided, central banks began to cut interest rates, and labor supplies…

Gen Z: Not Quite Ready for Prime Time

Generation Z, now 18 to 25-years-old, has grown up and is entering the workforce en masse. But are they prepared for the requirements of work? We surveyed Talent Acquisition managers…

Worker Confidence Index: Second Quarter 2024

As we enter the second half of 2024, workers feel more optimistic about keeping their jobs but less confident about progressing within them. And with the 2024 election on the…