GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Finance Industry Statistics

Finance HR faces talent, diversity, retention, and digital transformation challenges.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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80% of financial institutions plan to invest more in HR technology over the next year

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70% of finance companies use AI-based tools in their hiring process

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42% of finance HR departments have adopted cloud-based HR systems

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86% of finance firms plan to implement more automated onboarding processes

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46% of finance companies track employee productivity through digital tools

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67% of finance firms report that succession planning has improved since adopting digital tools

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40% of finance HR professionals see increasing automation as a means to reduce administrative workload

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53% of finance companies have adopted AI for fraud detection

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63% of financial services HR managers report that their onboarding process has improved with digital tools

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75% of finance firms utilize cloud HR solutions for data management

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51% of finance HR managers report that onboarding time has decreased due to digital solutions

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41% of finance companies have adopted social media recruiting strategies

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62% of finance HR professionals prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives

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49% of financial services HR teams have implemented diversity quotas

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67% of finance organizations are planning to expand their diversity training programs

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66% of finance HR departments are focusing on analytics to improve diversity hiring

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77% of financial institutions offer some form of flexible working hours

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55% of finance firms have increased their remote work policies since 2020

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35% of finance HR teams reported an increase in employee engagement after implementing wellness programs

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68% of finance companies invest in mental health programs for employees

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38% of finance HR managers believe that employee burnout has increased in the last year

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54% of HR departments in finance believe that employee mental health initiatives have positively impacted productivity

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44% of finance HR professionals prioritize mental health support over other wellness initiatives

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75% of finance companies report that talent acquisition is their top HR challenge

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The average tenure of employees in the finance industry is 4.5 years

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65% of financial services firms have dedicated programs for leadership development

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72% of finance companies reported difficulty in succession planning

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33% of finance HR professionals plan to increase salaries by 3-5% in the upcoming fiscal year

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60% of finance firms are using gamification to improve training programs

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85% of finance HR managers say upskilling is critical to their talent strategy

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52% of finance HR teams report hiring difficulties due to skills shortages

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50% of finance industry HR budgets are dedicated to talent acquisition and retention

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61% of finance HR professionals report using data analytics for workforce planning

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78% of finance companies participate in mentorship programs to develop talent

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55% of finance HR departments have adopted virtual reality training tools

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70% of finance organizations have a dedicated HR analytics team

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60% of HR teams in finance focus on upskilling employees for digital transformation

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45% of finance HR managers plan to implement new leadership training programs in the next year

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76% of finance firms report investing in cyber-security training for HR staff

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69% of finance HR teams plan to increase their use of employee referral programs

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75% of HR professionals in finance view employee training as essential for organizational growth

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59% of finance companies use benchmarking surveys to improve HR practices

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54% of HR teams in finance focus on compliance training to meet regulatory requirements

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59% of finance firms report that leadership development programs have improved employee engagement

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63% of finance HR teams plan to increase investment in e-learning platforms

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48% of finance HR managers say employee retention is their biggest challenge

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40% of financial institutions report difficulty in attracting young talent

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58% of HR departments in finance measure employee satisfaction annually

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54% of finance industry employees are considering changing jobs in the next year

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43% of financial institutions have increased their use of contract and gig workers

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49% of financial companies measure employee engagement through pulse surveys

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82% of finance firms believe that remote work has improved work-life balance

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65% of finance organizations actively monitor their employer brand reputation online

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48% of finance companies say that their biggest challenge in digital transformation is change management within HR

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56% of finance HR professionals believe flexible work arrangements help attract new talent

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47% of finance firms have experienced increased turnover due to poor managerial support

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42% of finance companies report challenges in implementing effective performance management systems

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71% of finance companies see employee recognition programs as key to retention

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Key Highlights

75% of finance companies report that talent acquisition is their top HR challenge
62% of finance HR professionals prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives
80% of financial institutions plan to invest more in HR technology over the next year
55% of finance firms have increased their remote work policies since 2020
48% of finance HR managers say employee retention is their biggest challenge
70% of finance companies use AI-based tools in their hiring process
The average tenure of employees in the finance industry is 4.5 years
35% of finance HR teams reported an increase in employee engagement after implementing wellness programs
65% of financial services firms have dedicated programs for leadership development
40% of financial institutions report difficulty in attracting young talent
58% of HR departments in finance measure employee satisfaction annually
49% of financial services HR teams have implemented diversity quotas
72% of finance companies reported difficulty in succession planning

In an industry where talent acquisition remains a top challenge for 75% of finance companies, understanding how HR is evolving through AI, diversity initiatives, and digital transformation is more critical than ever.

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption

80% of financial institutions plan to invest more in HR technology over the next year
70% of finance companies use AI-based tools in their hiring process
42% of finance HR departments have adopted cloud-based HR systems
86% of finance firms plan to implement more automated onboarding processes
46% of finance companies track employee productivity through digital tools
67% of finance firms report that succession planning has improved since adopting digital tools
40% of finance HR professionals see increasing automation as a means to reduce administrative workload
53% of finance companies have adopted AI for fraud detection
63% of financial services HR managers report that their onboarding process has improved with digital tools
75% of finance firms utilize cloud HR solutions for data management
51% of finance HR managers report that onboarding time has decreased due to digital solutions
41% of finance companies have adopted social media recruiting strategies

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption Interpretation

In an industry racing toward automation and AI-driven efficiency, finance firms are betwixt embracing cutting-edge HR tech and cautiously navigating the human element, striving to streamline operations without losing sight of personal touch.

Diversity, Inclusion, and HR Strategy Initiatives

62% of finance HR professionals prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives
49% of financial services HR teams have implemented diversity quotas
67% of finance organizations are planning to expand their diversity training programs
66% of finance HR departments are focusing on analytics to improve diversity hiring

Diversity, Inclusion, and HR Strategy Initiatives Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of finance HR teams championing diversity initiatives through quotas, expansion of training, and data-driven hiring, the industry is undeniably investing in diversity not just as a moral imperative but as a strategic advantage—proving that in finance, inclusion is shaping up to be the new standard for success.

Flexibility

77% of financial institutions offer some form of flexible working hours

Flexibility Interpretation

With 77% of financial institutions embracing flexible working hours, it's clear that even in the high-stakes world of finance, balancing the ledger now includes balancing work and life.

Flexibility, and Employee Experience

55% of finance firms have increased their remote work policies since 2020

Flexibility, and Employee Experience Interpretation

With over half of finance firms embracing remote work since 2020, the industry is proving that even in the world of high-stakes spreadsheets, flexibility isn’t just a trend—it's a strategic move toward a more adaptable financial future.

Mental Health, Well-being, and Employee Support

35% of finance HR teams reported an increase in employee engagement after implementing wellness programs
68% of finance companies invest in mental health programs for employees
38% of finance HR managers believe that employee burnout has increased in the last year
54% of HR departments in finance believe that employee mental health initiatives have positively impacted productivity
44% of finance HR professionals prioritize mental health support over other wellness initiatives

Mental Health, Well-being, and Employee Support Interpretation

In the finance sector, while over half of HR teams see mental health initiatives boosting productivity, the rising concern over burnout underscores that investing in employee well-being is not just good practice—it's a financial imperative.

Talent Management and Employee Development

75% of finance companies report that talent acquisition is their top HR challenge
The average tenure of employees in the finance industry is 4.5 years
65% of financial services firms have dedicated programs for leadership development
72% of finance companies reported difficulty in succession planning
33% of finance HR professionals plan to increase salaries by 3-5% in the upcoming fiscal year
60% of finance firms are using gamification to improve training programs
85% of finance HR managers say upskilling is critical to their talent strategy
52% of finance HR teams report hiring difficulties due to skills shortages
50% of finance industry HR budgets are dedicated to talent acquisition and retention
61% of finance HR professionals report using data analytics for workforce planning
78% of finance companies participate in mentorship programs to develop talent
55% of finance HR departments have adopted virtual reality training tools
70% of finance organizations have a dedicated HR analytics team
60% of HR teams in finance focus on upskilling employees for digital transformation
45% of finance HR managers plan to implement new leadership training programs in the next year
76% of finance firms report investing in cyber-security training for HR staff
69% of finance HR teams plan to increase their use of employee referral programs
75% of HR professionals in finance view employee training as essential for organizational growth
59% of finance companies use benchmarking surveys to improve HR practices
54% of HR teams in finance focus on compliance training to meet regulatory requirements
59% of finance firms report that leadership development programs have improved employee engagement
63% of finance HR teams plan to increase investment in e-learning platforms

Talent Management and Employee Development Interpretation

With 75% of finance firms citing talent acquisition as their top HR challenge amidst short employee tenures of 4.5 years and a digital revolution led by upskilling, it's clear that staying competitive hinges on not just finding the right talent but also on transforming HR into a strategic partner through analytics, innovation, and investment—because in finance, workforce stability and leadership development aren't just HR concerns; they’re the backbone of fiscal resilience.

Workplace Culture, Flexibility, and Employee Experience

48% of finance HR managers say employee retention is their biggest challenge
40% of financial institutions report difficulty in attracting young talent
58% of HR departments in finance measure employee satisfaction annually
54% of finance industry employees are considering changing jobs in the next year
43% of financial institutions have increased their use of contract and gig workers
49% of financial companies measure employee engagement through pulse surveys
82% of finance firms believe that remote work has improved work-life balance
65% of finance organizations actively monitor their employer brand reputation online
48% of finance companies say that their biggest challenge in digital transformation is change management within HR
56% of finance HR professionals believe flexible work arrangements help attract new talent
47% of finance firms have experienced increased turnover due to poor managerial support
42% of finance companies report challenges in implementing effective performance management systems
71% of finance companies see employee recognition programs as key to retention

Workplace Culture, Flexibility, and Employee Experience Interpretation

In an industry where retaining talent feels like a high-stakes game of musical chairs, finance firms are grappling with attracting, engaging, and keeping employees amid digital transformation, remote work, and changing expectations—highlighting that without strong HR strategies, even the most lucrative financial institutions risk losing their best people before they can cash in.