GITNUXREPORT 2026

Hr In The Job Industry Statistics

Skilled talent is scarce, so HR leverages AI and LinkedIn to hire and retain workers.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Average salary increase is 4.5% in 2023.

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82% of employees satisfied with benefits.

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Total rewards packages influence 74% of decisions.

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Health insurance offered by 99% of large firms.

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401(k) match averages 4.7%.

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Paid time off averages 15 days.

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Bonuses make up 12% of total comp.

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60% offer mental health benefits.

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Gender pay gap narrows to 82 cents.

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45% of workers receive raises annually.

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Remote stipends average $50/month.

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Equity comp offered to 70% tech workers.

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Benefits cost 32% of salary.

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91% value flexible benefits.

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Tuition reimbursement up 25%.

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Overtime pay required for 55% of workers.

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78% prioritize pay over perks.

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Variable pay 15% of total comp.

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Pet insurance offered by 22%.

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Childcare benefits reduce turnover 38%.

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67% offer wellness stipends.

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Pay transparency laws affect 40% of states.

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Minimum wage impacts 1.3% of workforce.

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88% have pay equity audits.

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55% of Gen Z want financial wellness.

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43% of women turnover higher than men.

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61% of companies have DEI initiatives.

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Diverse teams outperform by 35%.

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76% of job seekers value diversity.

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Women hold 29% of executive positions.

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Black workers face 2x unemployment rate.

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85% of companies track DEI metrics.

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Inclusive cultures boost engagement 30%.

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LGBTQ+ employees report 50% higher burnout.

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67% of leaders say DEI is priority.

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Ethnic diversity correlates with 36% profitability.

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42% of underrepresented groups leave due to bias.

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Neurodiversity hiring up 30%.

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90% of Fortune 500 have DEI officers.

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Gender pay gap is 16%.

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73% of Gen Z prioritize inclusive employers.

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Bias training reduces incidents 24%.

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52% of employees experienced discrimination.

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Diverse boards improve returns 25%.

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80% of consumers prefer diverse brands.

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Veteran hiring targets met by 40% of firms.

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Disability representation is 5% in workforce.

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ERGs boost retention 17% for minorities.

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96% of employees believe in DEI importance.

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Voluntary turnover rate averages 18%.

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52% of employees plan to job hunt in 2024.

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Cost of turnover is $15,000 per employee.

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69% of employees would stay for better benefits.

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Burnout causes 42% of turnover.

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Retention rate improves 5% with recognition programs.

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81% of employees are considering quitting.

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Flexible work reduces turnover by 23%.

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Poor management causes 65% of quits.

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Exit interviews reveal pay as top issue for 37%.

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Hybrid work boosts retention by 15%.

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47% of employees feel underappreciated.

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Turnover costs US economy $1 trillion annually.

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Gen Z turnover rate is 27% higher than average.

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Wellness programs cut turnover by 28%.

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94% of employees stay longer with career development.

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Regretted loss turnover is 16%.

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Remote workers have 31% lower turnover.

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70% leave due to lack of advancement.

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Engagement surveys predict 80% of turnover.

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High-retention companies have 90% productivity.

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59% of HR focuses on retention strategies.

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Mentorship programs reduce turnover 20%.

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Work-life balance cited by 54% of leavers.

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83% value company culture for staying.

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Involuntary turnover averages 9%.

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In 2023, 87% of HR leaders reported difficulty in finding skilled talent.

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76% of job seekers use social media in their job search process.

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The average time to fill a job vacancy is 42 days.

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94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates.

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70% of employers use AI in recruitment processes.

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Applicant tracking systems reduce hiring time by 40%.

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55% of recruiters reject candidates based on social media profiles.

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Video interviews are used by 63% of companies.

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92% of Fortune 500 companies use LinkedIn for hiring.

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Cost per hire averages $4,700.

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45% of new hires fail within 18 months.

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Referral hires are 4x more likely to be hired.

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78% of recruiters say LinkedIn is the top source for candidates.

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Mobile job applications increased by 63% in 2023.

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66% of HR pros use skills-based hiring.

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Ghosting by candidates affects 76% of recruiters.

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Diversity hiring goals met by only 23% of companies.

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82% of employers use background checks.

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ATS adoption rate is 98% among large firms.

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51% of recruiters prioritize soft skills over experience.

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Job boards source 26% of hires.

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90% of job seekers research company reviews before applying.

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AI bias in hiring affects 35% of algorithms.

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Remote hiring increased by 200% post-pandemic.

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68% of millennials expect personalized recruiter outreach.

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Employer branding influences 72% of candidates.

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40% of hires come from employee referrals.

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Video resumes are viewed 3x longer than traditional ones.

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Gig economy workers fill 36% of freelance roles.

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76% of training is online.

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94% of employees stay longer with L&D.

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L&D budget averages $1,300 per employee.

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68% use microlearning.

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Upskilling demand up 40%.

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74% of millennials left jobs without development.

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VR training improves retention 75%.

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52% of L&D is manager training.

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Soft skills training ROI 11x.

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40 hours annual training per employee.

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AI in training used by 47%.

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Leadership programs boost promotion 30%.

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87% say L&D critical for business.

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Gamification increases engagement 60%.

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70% prefer self-directed learning.

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DEI training mandatory in 55% firms.

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Onboarding training cuts turnover 50%.

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Mobile learning adopted by 80%.

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Skills gap affects 87% of companies.

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Mentoring ROI 5:1.

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92% complete e-learning vs 25% instructor-led.

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Cross-training improves flexibility 28%.

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65% invest in digital skills.

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Coaching increases performance 70%.

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77% of L&D uses LMS.

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Key Takeaways

In 2023, 87% of HR leaders reported difficulty in finding skilled talent.
76% of job seekers use social media in their job search process.
The average time to fill a job vacancy is 42 days.
Voluntary turnover rate averages 18%.
52% of employees plan to job hunt in 2024.
Cost of turnover is $15,000 per employee.
43% of women turnover higher than men.
61% of companies have DEI initiatives.
Diverse teams outperform by 35%.
Average salary increase is 4.5% in 2023.
82% of employees satisfied with benefits.
Total rewards packages influence 74% of decisions.
76% of training is online.
94% of employees stay longer with L&D.
L&D budget averages $1,300 per employee.

Skilled talent is scarce, so HR leverages AI and LinkedIn to hire and retain workers.

Compensation and Benefits

Average salary increase is 4.5% in 2023.
82% of employees satisfied with benefits.
Total rewards packages influence 74% of decisions.
Health insurance offered by 99% of large firms.
401(k) match averages 4.7%.
Paid time off averages 15 days.
Bonuses make up 12% of total comp.
60% offer mental health benefits.
Gender pay gap narrows to 82 cents.
45% of workers receive raises annually.
Remote stipends average $50/month.
Equity comp offered to 70% tech workers.
Benefits cost 32% of salary.
91% value flexible benefits.
Tuition reimbursement up 25%.
Overtime pay required for 55% of workers.
78% prioritize pay over perks.
Variable pay 15% of total comp.
Pet insurance offered by 22%.
Childcare benefits reduce turnover 38%.
67% offer wellness stipends.
Pay transparency laws affect 40% of states.
Minimum wage impacts 1.3% of workforce.
88% have pay equity audits.
55% of Gen Z want financial wellness.

Compensation and Benefits Interpretation

While employees are increasingly drawn to a cornucopia of perks, the raw, pragmatic truth remains that most will still choose a fatter paycheck over free dog insurance, even if they'd really like both.

Diversity and Inclusion

43% of women turnover higher than men.
61% of companies have DEI initiatives.
Diverse teams outperform by 35%.
76% of job seekers value diversity.
Women hold 29% of executive positions.
Black workers face 2x unemployment rate.
85% of companies track DEI metrics.
Inclusive cultures boost engagement 30%.
LGBTQ+ employees report 50% higher burnout.
67% of leaders say DEI is priority.
Ethnic diversity correlates with 36% profitability.
42% of underrepresented groups leave due to bias.
Neurodiversity hiring up 30%.
90% of Fortune 500 have DEI officers.
Gender pay gap is 16%.
73% of Gen Z prioritize inclusive employers.
Bias training reduces incidents 24%.
52% of employees experienced discrimination.
Diverse boards improve returns 25%.
80% of consumers prefer diverse brands.
Veteran hiring targets met by 40% of firms.
Disability representation is 5% in workforce.
ERGs boost retention 17% for minorities.
96% of employees believe in DEI importance.

Diversity and Inclusion Interpretation

The corporate world seems to be learning, the hard way, that while 67% of leaders say diversity is a priority, the stark reality of a 16% pay gap, 50% higher burnout for LGBTQ+ employees, and 42% of underrepresented groups leaving due to bias reveals that good intentions are still losing to systemic inertia, even though everyone from the boardroom to the consumer agrees that inclusion is both a moral imperative and a proven financial asset.

Employee Retention and Turnover

Voluntary turnover rate averages 18%.
52% of employees plan to job hunt in 2024.
Cost of turnover is $15,000 per employee.
69% of employees would stay for better benefits.
Burnout causes 42% of turnover.
Retention rate improves 5% with recognition programs.
81% of employees are considering quitting.
Flexible work reduces turnover by 23%.
Poor management causes 65% of quits.
Exit interviews reveal pay as top issue for 37%.
Hybrid work boosts retention by 15%.
47% of employees feel underappreciated.
Turnover costs US economy $1 trillion annually.
Gen Z turnover rate is 27% higher than average.
Wellness programs cut turnover by 28%.
94% of employees stay longer with career development.
Regretted loss turnover is 16%.
Remote workers have 31% lower turnover.
70% leave due to lack of advancement.
Engagement surveys predict 80% of turnover.
High-retention companies have 90% productivity.
59% of HR focuses on retention strategies.
Mentorship programs reduce turnover 20%.
Work-life balance cited by 54% of leavers.
83% value company culture for staying.
Involuntary turnover averages 9%.

Employee Retention and Turnover Interpretation

It seems companies are hemorrhaging a trillion dollars a year because they'd rather replace people than implement the better management, flexibility, and recognition that would make them stay.

Recruitment and Hiring

In 2023, 87% of HR leaders reported difficulty in finding skilled talent.
76% of job seekers use social media in their job search process.
The average time to fill a job vacancy is 42 days.
94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates.
70% of employers use AI in recruitment processes.
Applicant tracking systems reduce hiring time by 40%.
55% of recruiters reject candidates based on social media profiles.
Video interviews are used by 63% of companies.
92% of Fortune 500 companies use LinkedIn for hiring.
Cost per hire averages $4,700.
45% of new hires fail within 18 months.
Referral hires are 4x more likely to be hired.
78% of recruiters say LinkedIn is the top source for candidates.
Mobile job applications increased by 63% in 2023.
66% of HR pros use skills-based hiring.
Ghosting by candidates affects 76% of recruiters.
Diversity hiring goals met by only 23% of companies.
82% of employers use background checks.
ATS adoption rate is 98% among large firms.
51% of recruiters prioritize soft skills over experience.
Job boards source 26% of hires.
90% of job seekers research company reviews before applying.
AI bias in hiring affects 35% of algorithms.
Remote hiring increased by 200% post-pandemic.
68% of millennials expect personalized recruiter outreach.
Employer branding influences 72% of candidates.
40% of hires come from employee referrals.
Video resumes are viewed 3x longer than traditional ones.
Gig economy workers fill 36% of freelance roles.

Recruitment and Hiring Interpretation

While recruiters, armed with AI and fixated on LinkedIn, hunt a mythical "skilled talent" for an average of 42 days, candidates, who are researching them right back, often get ghosted or judged on social media, resulting in nearly half of new hires failing within 18 months despite the whole expensive, high-tech circus costing nearly five grand a pop.

Training and Development

76% of training is online.
94% of employees stay longer with L&D.
L&D budget averages $1,300 per employee.
68% use microlearning.
Upskilling demand up 40%.
74% of millennials left jobs without development.
VR training improves retention 75%.
52% of L&D is manager training.
Soft skills training ROI 11x.
40 hours annual training per employee.
AI in training used by 47%.
Leadership programs boost promotion 30%.
87% say L&D critical for business.
Gamification increases engagement 60%.
70% prefer self-directed learning.
DEI training mandatory in 55% firms.
Onboarding training cuts turnover 50%.
Mobile learning adopted by 80%.
Skills gap affects 87% of companies.
Mentoring ROI 5:1.
92% complete e-learning vs 25% instructor-led.
Cross-training improves flexibility 28%.
65% invest in digital skills.
Coaching increases performance 70%.
77% of L&D uses LMS.

Training and Development Interpretation

Companies pour $1,300 per head into a digital training buffet where 76% of learning is online and 68% is bite-sized, because the stark truth is 74% of millennials will walk out the door without it, but when done right—think VR for a 75% retention boost or soft skills for an 11x return—94% of employees will happily stay and grow.

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