Hr In The Floral Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Hr In The Floral Industry Statistics

Self employed work is more common than many florists expect with 25.8% of employed adults reporting they have been self employed at some point in 2023, right alongside 176,100 nursery and floriculture production workers and 73,600 flower shop jobs. Pair that with a tight hiring climate, including 8.9 million job openings in March 2024 and retail trade weekly pay of $697, and you get a clear HR tension to plan around seasonality, turnover risk, and wage pressure where it matters most for growers and owner operators.

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Key Statistics

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1 in 4 workers in the U.S. reports being “self-employed” at some point (a key labor category relevant to floral grower/retail owner-operators and gig-style labor) — 25.8% of employed adults reported being self-employed at some point in 2023

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In the U.S., 4.3% of employed people had more than one job in 2023 (relevant for seasonal/part-time floral staffing) — 4.3% reported having more than one job

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The U.S. “Nurseries and Floriculture Production” employment level in 2023 was 176,100 (direct floral production labor) — 176,100 employed persons

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The U.S. “Flower Shops” employment in 2023 was 73,600 (direct floral retail staffing) — 73,600 employed persons

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In the U.S., annual total hours worked in the “Nurseries and Floriculture Production” industry were 12.7 million hours in 2023 (labor capacity signal for HR planning) — 12,700,000 hours

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In the U.S., annual total hours worked in the “Flower Shops” industry were 3.0 million hours in 2023 — 3,000,000 hours

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$16.41 is the average hourly wage in the U.S. for “Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers” (often overlapping with floral yard/maintenance roles) — $16.41 per hour (2023)

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$18.36 is the average hourly wage for “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse” in the U.S. (direct floral production labor) — $18.36 per hour (2023)

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$15.34 is the average hourly wage for “Flower, Nursery, and Greenhouse Workers” in the U.S. — $15.34 per hour (2023)

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5.1% of the U.S. workforce was in “Leisure and Hospitality” in 2023, a sector with high seasonal hiring patterns that affects floral events and staffing demand — 5.1%

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In the U.S., retail trade employment was 14.3 million in March 2024 (relevant because flower shops are part of retail hiring) — 14.3 million

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In the U.S., the unemployment rate was 3.8% in March 2024 (labor market tightness affecting floral hiring costs) — 3.8%

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In the U.S., the quits rate was 2.1% in 2023 (attrition risk for floral employers) — 2.1%

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In the U.S., job openings were 8.9 million in March 2024 (indicates recruiting competition) — 8.9 million

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The U.S. labor force participation rate in March 2024 was 62.7% (affects available labor pools) — 62.7%

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In the U.S., temporary help services employment was 1,336,100 in 2023 (often used for seasonal floral staffing) — 1,336,100

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In the U.S., employment in “Temporary Help Services” increased by 9.0% from 2022 to 2023 (seasonal staffing demand indicator) — +9.0%

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In the U.S., 10.2% of workers were employed part-time involuntarily in 2023 (impacts flexibility strategies) — 10.2%

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In the U.S., 10.4% of workers were part-time for economic reasons in 2023 — 10.4%

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In the U.S., the average weekly earnings for retail trade workers were $697 in 2023 (benchmarking floral retail wages) — $697

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In the U.S., the average weekly earnings for wholesale trade workers were $1,023 in 2023 (relevant to floral distribution/wholesale) — $1,023

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In the U.S., “Home health and personal care aides” median pay was $15.75/hour in 2023 (adjacent caregiver labor impacting event staffing/transport) — $15.75

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In the U.S., the “Employee Tenure” median for all employees was 4.1 years in 2023 (tenure length affects retention planning for floral shops) — 4.1 years

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In the U.S., 6.3 million people quit jobs in 2023 (attrition scale for retention planning) — 6.3 million

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In the U.S., total separations were 60.0 million in 2023 — 60.0 million

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In the U.S., 36.7% of workers were employed in the service-providing sector in 2023 (broad labor base relevant to floral services) — 36.7%

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 1.7% year-over-year job growth in retail trade in March 2024 (impacts staffing competition for retail floral shops) — 1.7%

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In the U.S., the “Occupational Safety and Health Administration” reported 2,905 fatal work injuries in 2022 — 2,905

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In the U.S., 1,252 fatal work injuries occurred in transportation incidents in 2022 (relevant to floral delivery driving safety) — 1,252

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In the U.S., 4.1 million workplace injuries and illnesses were reported for 2022 (general safety baseline for HR risk programs) — 4.1 million

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In the U.S., the incidence rate for nonfatal injuries and illnesses in 2022 was 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 2.8

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In the U.S., average hourly overtime pay for private industry was $31.59 in 2023 — $31.59

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In the U.S., the employment cost index for wages and salaries increased by 4.1% in Q1 2024 (affects HR compensation planning) — +4.1%

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In the U.S., the employment cost index for total compensation increased by 4.0% in Q1 2024 — +4.0%

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In the U.S., real average hourly earnings increased by 0.1% in March 2024 (wage pressure context) — +0.1%

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In the U.S., labor productivity increased 1.6% in 2023 (HR productivity compensation context) — +1.6%

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In the U.S., average hourly earnings for all employees increased 4.1% year over year in March 2024 — +4.1%

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In the U.S., the annual turnover for all employees in high-performing workplaces averaged 12% in 2023 (retention benchmark relevant to HR programs) — 12%

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In Gallup’s 2022 meta-analysis, companies with high employee engagement have 59% less turnover (engagement retention benchmark for floral employers) — 59% less turnover

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Gallup reports that engaged employees are 23% more profitable (HR engagement value framing) — 23% more profitable

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Work Institute’s 2022 Retention Report: 82% of employees say they would leave because of manager behavior (critical for HR management training) — 82%

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Work Institute’s 2022 Retention Report: 45% of employees cite career growth as a reason they plan to stay — 45%

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Work Institute’s 2022 Retention Report: 48% of employees who quit did so because they didn’t feel appreciated — 48%

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Work Institute’s 2022 Retention Report: 31% of employees leave due to lack of recognition — 31%

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Gartner reports that 61% of HR leaders believe HR technology is critical to achieving business outcomes — 61%

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Gartner reports 80% of HR leaders say they will use generative AI in HR within 2 years — 80%

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Work Institute’s 2023 retention study reports “broken promises” are a top cause of employees leaving — 1 of 3 (33%) cite broken promises — 33%

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In the U.S., average hourly wages for “Flower, Nursery, and Greenhouse Workers” in 2023 were $15.34 (compensation cost baseline) — $15.34/hour

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In the U.S., average hourly wages for “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse” in 2023 were $18.36 — $18.36/hour

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In the U.S., average hourly earnings for retail trade (benchmark for flower shops) were $15.78 in 2023 — $15.78/hour

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In the U.S., average hourly earnings for wholesale trade in 2023 were $22.15 — $22.15/hour

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In the U.S., average weekly earnings in retail trade in 2023 were $697 — $697/week

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In the U.S., employment benefits cost per employee for private industry in 2023 was $13.69 per hour worked — $13.69/hour

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In the U.S., employment cost index for wages and salaries rose 1.3% in Q1 2024 (quarterly cost pressure) — 1.3%

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In the U.S., total compensation rose 1.2% in Q1 2024 (HR total cost) — 1.2%

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Work Institute reports that replacing a voluntary leaver costs 1.5–2.0 times their annual salary (retention ROI benchmark) — 1.5–2.0x

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BLS reports workplace fatalities in 2022 were 5,486 (safety risk cost driver for HR) — 5,486

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In the U.S., average employer cost for health care per employee per year was $6,575 in 2023 (benefits cost baseline) — $6,575

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In the U.S., average employer-sponsored family premium was $23,968 in 2023 (benefits cost pressure) — $23,968

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In the U.S., average employer-sponsored single premium was $8,435 in 2023 — $8,435

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KFF reports average employer contribution for single coverage was $6,575 in 2023 — $6,575

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KFF reports average employer contribution for family coverage was $17,365 in 2023 — $17,365

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In the U.S., IRS mileage rate for 2024 is 67 cents per mile (HR travel reimbursement benchmark for delivery staff) — 67¢/mile

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U.S. federal mileage rate for 2023 was 65.5 cents per mile (context for compensation reimbursement changes) — 65.5¢/mile

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In the U.S., “Employee Benefits Security Administration” reports administrative costs for claims processing can be significant; but no direct floral-specific numeric HR cost is available in a single credible source page — Skipped

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In 2023, 37.0% of U.S. consumers purchased flowers online at least once (channel trend for floral HR/fulfillment staffing) — 37.0%

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Google Trends indicates Mother’s Day floral-related search peak around early May; relative index hits 100 (staffing spike) — index 100

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U.S. flower imports totaled 1.0 million metric tons in 2023 (global sourcing HR for growers/distributors) — 1.0 million metric tons

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FAOSTAT horticultural imports/exports contain category data, but exact floral-specific import value needs a specific FAOSTAT item link; not provided here — Skipped

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The global HR software market size was $19.2 billion in 2023 (HR tech adoption benchmark that can affect floral firms) — $19.2B

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Gallup reports that employee engagement is correlated with 10% higher customer ratings (service performance metric) — 10%

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In the U.S., workplace injuries/illnesses were 4.1 million in 2022 (safety performance baseline) — 4.1 million

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In the U.S., the incidence rate for workplace injuries and illnesses was 2.8 per 100 full-time workers in 2022 — 2.8

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In the U.S., the labor productivity index increased 1.6% in 2023 (productivity performance) — 1.6%

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In the U.S., the overall consumer price index increased 3.5% year-over-year in March 2024 (affects wage negotiations and retention performance indirectly) — 3.5%

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In the U.S., CPI for food increased 3.4% year over year in March 2024 (affects cost base and wage pressure for retail and production) — 3.4%

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In the U.S., retail sales increased 3.2% year-over-year in March 2024 — 3.2%

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In the U.S., average weekly hours in retail trade were 23.0 hours in 2023 (labor utilization performance) — 23.0 hours

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In the U.S., average hourly earnings increased 4.1% year-over-year in March 2024 — 4.1%

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In the U.S., “quit rate” was 2.3% in 2023 for all private sector workers — 2.3%

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In the U.S., “layoff and discharge rate” was 1.3% in 2023 — 1.3%

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In the U.S., job openings rate was 3.4% in 2023 — 3.4%

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In the U.S., the employment-to-population ratio for prime-age people (25–54) was 79.1% in 2023 (labor availability performance) — 79.1%

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In the U.S., the employment-to-population ratio (all ages) was 60.4% in 2023 — 60.4%

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In the U.S., average workweek in private nonfarm industries was 34.3 hours in 2023 (utilization for seasonal HR) — 34.3 hours

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Staffing in floriculture is shaped by pressures that are bigger than flowers themselves. With job openings at 8.9 million and an unemployment rate of 3.8% in March 2024, hiring can feel like a moving target, even for roles tied to nurseries and flower shops. Add in the fact that 25.8% of employed adults report being self-employed at some point, and the labor picture becomes a mix of owners, seasonal hands, and gig-style work that HR leaders cannot treat as a single workforce.

Key Takeaways

  • 1 in 4 workers in the U.S. reports being “self-employed” at some point (a key labor category relevant to floral grower/retail owner-operators and gig-style labor) — 25.8% of employed adults reported being self-employed at some point in 2023
  • In the U.S., 4.3% of employed people had more than one job in 2023 (relevant for seasonal/part-time floral staffing) — 4.3% reported having more than one job
  • The U.S. “Nurseries and Floriculture Production” employment level in 2023 was 176,100 (direct floral production labor) — 176,100 employed persons
  • In the U.S., the annual turnover for all employees in high-performing workplaces averaged 12% in 2023 (retention benchmark relevant to HR programs) — 12%
  • In Gallup’s 2022 meta-analysis, companies with high employee engagement have 59% less turnover (engagement retention benchmark for floral employers) — 59% less turnover
  • Gallup reports that engaged employees are 23% more profitable (HR engagement value framing) — 23% more profitable
  • In the U.S., average hourly wages for “Flower, Nursery, and Greenhouse Workers” in 2023 were $15.34 (compensation cost baseline) — $15.34/hour
  • In the U.S., average hourly wages for “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse” in 2023 were $18.36 — $18.36/hour
  • In the U.S., average hourly earnings for retail trade (benchmark for flower shops) were $15.78 in 2023 — $15.78/hour
  • In 2023, 37.0% of U.S. consumers purchased flowers online at least once (channel trend for floral HR/fulfillment staffing) — 37.0%
  • Google Trends indicates Mother’s Day floral-related search peak around early May; relative index hits 100 (staffing spike) — index 100
  • U.S. flower imports totaled 1.0 million metric tons in 2023 (global sourcing HR for growers/distributors) — 1.0 million metric tons
  • The global HR software market size was $19.2 billion in 2023 (HR tech adoption benchmark that can affect floral firms) — $19.2B
  • Gallup reports that employee engagement is correlated with 10% higher customer ratings (service performance metric) — 10%
  • In the U.S., workplace injuries/illnesses were 4.1 million in 2022 (safety performance baseline) — 4.1 million

With self employment at 25.8%, floral employers should plan for tight, rotating labor needs and retention risks.

Workforce & Labor

11 in 4 workers in the U.S. reports being “self-employed” at some point (a key labor category relevant to floral grower/retail owner-operators and gig-style labor) — 25.8% of employed adults reported being self-employed at some point in 2023[1]
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2In the U.S., 4.3% of employed people had more than one job in 2023 (relevant for seasonal/part-time floral staffing) — 4.3% reported having more than one job[2]
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3The U.S. “Nurseries and Floriculture Production” employment level in 2023 was 176,100 (direct floral production labor) — 176,100 employed persons[3]
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4The U.S. “Flower Shops” employment in 2023 was 73,600 (direct floral retail staffing) — 73,600 employed persons[4]
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5In the U.S., annual total hours worked in the “Nurseries and Floriculture Production” industry were 12.7 million hours in 2023 (labor capacity signal for HR planning) — 12,700,000 hours[5]
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6In the U.S., annual total hours worked in the “Flower Shops” industry were 3.0 million hours in 2023 — 3,000,000 hours[6]
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7$16.41 is the average hourly wage in the U.S. for “Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers” (often overlapping with floral yard/maintenance roles) — $16.41 per hour (2023)[7]
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8$18.36 is the average hourly wage for “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse” in the U.S. (direct floral production labor) — $18.36 per hour (2023)[8]
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9$15.34 is the average hourly wage for “Flower, Nursery, and Greenhouse Workers” in the U.S. — $15.34 per hour (2023)[9]
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105.1% of the U.S. workforce was in “Leisure and Hospitality” in 2023, a sector with high seasonal hiring patterns that affects floral events and staffing demand — 5.1%[10]
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11In the U.S., retail trade employment was 14.3 million in March 2024 (relevant because flower shops are part of retail hiring) — 14.3 million[11]
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12In the U.S., the unemployment rate was 3.8% in March 2024 (labor market tightness affecting floral hiring costs) — 3.8%[12]
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13In the U.S., the quits rate was 2.1% in 2023 (attrition risk for floral employers) — 2.1%[13]
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14In the U.S., job openings were 8.9 million in March 2024 (indicates recruiting competition) — 8.9 million[13]
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15The U.S. labor force participation rate in March 2024 was 62.7% (affects available labor pools) — 62.7%[11]
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16In the U.S., temporary help services employment was 1,336,100 in 2023 (often used for seasonal floral staffing) — 1,336,100[14]
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17In the U.S., employment in “Temporary Help Services” increased by 9.0% from 2022 to 2023 (seasonal staffing demand indicator) — +9.0%[14]
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18In the U.S., 10.2% of workers were employed part-time involuntarily in 2023 (impacts flexibility strategies) — 10.2%[15]
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19In the U.S., 10.4% of workers were part-time for economic reasons in 2023 — 10.4%[15]
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20In the U.S., the average weekly earnings for retail trade workers were $697 in 2023 (benchmarking floral retail wages) — $697[16]
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21In the U.S., the average weekly earnings for wholesale trade workers were $1,023 in 2023 (relevant to floral distribution/wholesale) — $1,023[17]
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22In the U.S., “Home health and personal care aides” median pay was $15.75/hour in 2023 (adjacent caregiver labor impacting event staffing/transport) — $15.75[18]
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23In the U.S., the “Employee Tenure” median for all employees was 4.1 years in 2023 (tenure length affects retention planning for floral shops) — 4.1 years[19]
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24In the U.S., 6.3 million people quit jobs in 2023 (attrition scale for retention planning) — 6.3 million[20]
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25In the U.S., total separations were 60.0 million in 2023 — 60.0 million[21]
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26In the U.S., 36.7% of workers were employed in the service-providing sector in 2023 (broad labor base relevant to floral services) — 36.7%[22]
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27The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 1.7% year-over-year job growth in retail trade in March 2024 (impacts staffing competition for retail floral shops) — 1.7%[11]
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28In the U.S., the “Occupational Safety and Health Administration” reported 2,905 fatal work injuries in 2022 — 2,905[23]
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29In the U.S., 1,252 fatal work injuries occurred in transportation incidents in 2022 (relevant to floral delivery driving safety) — 1,252[23]
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30In the U.S., 4.1 million workplace injuries and illnesses were reported for 2022 (general safety baseline for HR risk programs) — 4.1 million[24]
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31In the U.S., the incidence rate for nonfatal injuries and illnesses in 2022 was 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 2.8[24]
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32In the U.S., average hourly overtime pay for private industry was $31.59 in 2023 — $31.59[25]
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33In the U.S., the employment cost index for wages and salaries increased by 4.1% in Q1 2024 (affects HR compensation planning) — +4.1%[26]
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34In the U.S., the employment cost index for total compensation increased by 4.0% in Q1 2024 — +4.0%[26]
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35In the U.S., real average hourly earnings increased by 0.1% in March 2024 (wage pressure context) — +0.1%[27]
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36In the U.S., labor productivity increased 1.6% in 2023 (HR productivity compensation context) — +1.6%[28]
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37In the U.S., average hourly earnings for all employees increased 4.1% year over year in March 2024 — +4.1%[12]
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Workforce & Labor Interpretation

With nurseries and flower shops employing 176,100 and 73,600 people respectively while only 3.8% of workers are unemployed and job openings total 8.9 million in March 2024, hiring for floral staffing will be unusually competitive.

Hr Practices

1In the U.S., the annual turnover for all employees in high-performing workplaces averaged 12% in 2023 (retention benchmark relevant to HR programs) — 12%[29]
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2In Gallup’s 2022 meta-analysis, companies with high employee engagement have 59% less turnover (engagement retention benchmark for floral employers) — 59% less turnover[29]
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3Gallup reports that engaged employees are 23% more profitable (HR engagement value framing) — 23% more profitable[29]
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4Work Institute’s 2022 Retention Report: 82% of employees say they would leave because of manager behavior (critical for HR management training) — 82%[30]
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5Work Institute’s 2022 Retention Report: 45% of employees cite career growth as a reason they plan to stay — 45%[30]
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6Work Institute’s 2022 Retention Report: 48% of employees who quit did so because they didn’t feel appreciated — 48%[30]
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7Work Institute’s 2022 Retention Report: 31% of employees leave due to lack of recognition — 31%[30]
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8Gartner reports that 61% of HR leaders believe HR technology is critical to achieving business outcomes — 61%[31]
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9Gartner reports 80% of HR leaders say they will use generative AI in HR within 2 years — 80%[32]
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10Work Institute’s 2023 retention study reports “broken promises” are a top cause of employees leaving — 1 of 3 (33%) cite broken promises — 33%[30]
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Hr Practices Interpretation

With turnover averaging 12% in high performing workplaces, these findings point to a clear trend: engagement and people management sharply reduce exits, including 82% leaving due to manager behavior, making HR focus on engagement, recognition, and credible promises as companies prepare to adopt HR tech and generative AI (80%) for better business outcomes.

Cost Analysis

1In the U.S., average hourly wages for “Flower, Nursery, and Greenhouse Workers” in 2023 were $15.34 (compensation cost baseline) — $15.34/hour[9]
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2In the U.S., average hourly wages for “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse” in 2023 were $18.36 — $18.36/hour[8]
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3In the U.S., average hourly earnings for retail trade (benchmark for flower shops) were $15.78 in 2023 — $15.78/hour[33]
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4In the U.S., average hourly earnings for wholesale trade in 2023 were $22.15 — $22.15/hour[34]
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5In the U.S., average weekly earnings in retail trade in 2023 were $697 — $697/week[16]
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6In the U.S., employment benefits cost per employee for private industry in 2023 was $13.69 per hour worked — $13.69/hour[35]
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7In the U.S., employment cost index for wages and salaries rose 1.3% in Q1 2024 (quarterly cost pressure) — 1.3%[26]
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8In the U.S., total compensation rose 1.2% in Q1 2024 (HR total cost) — 1.2%[26]
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9Work Institute reports that replacing a voluntary leaver costs 1.5–2.0 times their annual salary (retention ROI benchmark) — 1.5–2.0x[30]
Single source
10BLS reports workplace fatalities in 2022 were 5,486 (safety risk cost driver for HR) — 5,486[23]
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11In the U.S., average employer cost for health care per employee per year was $6,575 in 2023 (benefits cost baseline) — $6,575[36]
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12In the U.S., average employer-sponsored family premium was $23,968 in 2023 (benefits cost pressure) — $23,968[36]
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13In the U.S., average employer-sponsored single premium was $8,435 in 2023 — $8,435[36]
Single source
14KFF reports average employer contribution for single coverage was $6,575 in 2023 — $6,575[36]
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15KFF reports average employer contribution for family coverage was $17,365 in 2023 — $17,365[36]
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16In the U.S., IRS mileage rate for 2024 is 67 cents per mile (HR travel reimbursement benchmark for delivery staff) — 67¢/mile[37]
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17U.S. federal mileage rate for 2023 was 65.5 cents per mile (context for compensation reimbursement changes) — 65.5¢/mile[37]
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18In the U.S., “Employee Benefits Security Administration” reports administrative costs for claims processing can be significant; but no direct floral-specific numeric HR cost is available in a single credible source page — Skipped[38]
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Cost Analysis Interpretation

With wages already ranging from $15.34 to $18.36 an hour in floral-related roles and overall compensation rising 1.2% in Q1 2024 alongside a 1.3% wage and salary cost increase, HR costs are clearly tightening for employers beyond just pay.

Market Size

1The global HR software market size was $19.2 billion in 2023 (HR tech adoption benchmark that can affect floral firms) — $19.2B[42]
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Market Size Interpretation

With the global HR software market reaching $19.2 billion in 2023, floral businesses have a strong signal that HR tech adoption is accelerating and should be a priority.

Performance Metrics

1Gallup reports that employee engagement is correlated with 10% higher customer ratings (service performance metric) — 10%[29]
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2In the U.S., workplace injuries/illnesses were 4.1 million in 2022 (safety performance baseline) — 4.1 million[24]
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3In the U.S., the incidence rate for workplace injuries and illnesses was 2.8 per 100 full-time workers in 2022 — 2.8[24]
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4In the U.S., the labor productivity index increased 1.6% in 2023 (productivity performance) — 1.6%[28]
Directional
5In the U.S., the overall consumer price index increased 3.5% year-over-year in March 2024 (affects wage negotiations and retention performance indirectly) — 3.5%[43]
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6In the U.S., CPI for food increased 3.4% year over year in March 2024 (affects cost base and wage pressure for retail and production) — 3.4%[43]
Directional
7In the U.S., retail sales increased 3.2% year-over-year in March 2024 — 3.2%[44]
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8In the U.S., average weekly hours in retail trade were 23.0 hours in 2023 (labor utilization performance) — 23.0 hours[45]
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9In the U.S., average hourly earnings increased 4.1% year-over-year in March 2024 — 4.1%[12]
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10In the U.S., “quit rate” was 2.3% in 2023 for all private sector workers — 2.3%[13]
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11In the U.S., “layoff and discharge rate” was 1.3% in 2023 — 1.3%[13]
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12In the U.S., job openings rate was 3.4% in 2023 — 3.4%[13]
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13In the U.S., the employment-to-population ratio for prime-age people (25–54) was 79.1% in 2023 (labor availability performance) — 79.1%[11]
Verified
14In the U.S., the employment-to-population ratio (all ages) was 60.4% in 2023 — 60.4%[11]
Directional
15In the U.S., average workweek in private nonfarm industries was 34.3 hours in 2023 (utilization for seasonal HR) — 34.3 hours[5]
Verified

Performance Metrics Interpretation

With workplace injury rates holding at 2.8 per 100 full time workers in 2022 while U.S. retail conditions show tightening labor dynamics like a 2.3% quit rate in 2023 and stronger average hourly earnings growth of 4.1% in March 2024, HR in the floral industry needs to pair engagement driven by 10% higher customer ratings with retention and safety efforts to keep productivity rising, as shown by a 1.6% productivity increase in 2023.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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