GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr Industry Statistics

HR industry expanding rapidly through technology, diversity, and employee experience.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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8. 70% of HR professionals say improving diversity and inclusion is a priority

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18. 82% of organizations see diversity as a strategic priority

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29. 69% of HR leaders see diversity and inclusion initiatives as beneficial for business performance

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50. 45% of organizations plan to increase their focus on environmental sustainability within HR policies

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51. 75% of HR professionals agree that a diverse workforce improves innovation

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69. 83% of organizations believe that fostering a diverse workforce leads to better decision making

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74. 61% of organizations have integrated sustainability into their HR policies

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2. 75% of HR professionals believe that employee experience is a top priority for their organizations

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5. 45% of employees report feeling disengaged at work

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11. Employee turnover costs are estimated at 33% of an employee's annual salary

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12. 76% of HR leaders report that employee wellness programs positively impact employee health

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16. 64% of employees believe their employers do enough to support mental health

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20. 67% of employees would consider leaving their current job for a better work-life balance

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21. 41% of HR leaders prioritize upskilling current employees over hiring new talent

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24. 75% of organizations have increased their investment in employee training during the past year

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26. 54% of employees prefer flexible working hours over higher salaries

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27. 70% of HR departments report that employee engagement directly correlates with productivity

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32. 72% of employees feel that their company does not do enough to recognize employee achievements

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33. 80% of organizations have increased focus on talent retention in 2023

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34. 43% of HR leaders consider mental health support as a key factor in talent acquisition

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37. 53% of organizations conduct regular employee engagement surveys

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41. 39% of employees say they experience burnout due to workload

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42. 50% of companies employed wearable technology for employee health monitoring in 2023

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44. 73% of HR leaders report that building a strong company culture helps attract top talent

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45. 27% of organizations offer tuition reimbursement programs

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48. 72% of employees say they would stay longer at their current job if they received more professional development opportunities

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52. 53% of companies have adopted flexible work arrangements in response to employee feedback

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54. 29% of employees say they would take a pay cut to work for a company aligned with their values

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55. 67% of organizations conduct exit interviews to improve future employee retention

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56. 80% of HR teams report that talent analytics helps improve employee engagement

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57. 54% of organizations have implemented or plan to implement wellness apps for employees

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58. 58% of organizations report that managing a multigenerational workforce presents unique challenges

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59. 87% of HR professionals believe that improving onboarding experiences enhances employee retention

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60. 42% of companies report an increase in turnover among newly hired employees within the first six months

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61. 73% of organizations plan to enhance employee recognition programs in 2024

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64. 59% of employees feel that their mental health has improved due to employer-supported programs

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66. 81% of organizations view employee engagement as a critical factor for business success

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67. 70% of HR professionals consider employee feedback platforms essential for organizational growth

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70. 49% of employees report that leadership development opportunities influence their decision to stay with a company

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75. 52% of HR professionals report that cross-training employees reduces skill gaps

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1. The global HR software market is expected to reach $35.68 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 11.2%

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4. The average time to fill an open position in 2023 is 42 days

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6. 42% of HR leaders say they plan to increase their investment in AI tools in 2024

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7. 61% of organizations have experienced a cyberattack impacting employee data

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9. The gig economy is estimated to encompass 17-36% of the workforce in some countries

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13. The percentage of remote workers increased from 20% pre-pandemic to 45% in 2023

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14. 58% of organizations plan to adopt hybrid work models by 2025

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15. In 2023, 55% of HR teams report that their organization struggles to find qualified candidates

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19. The average tenure of an HR professional is approximately 5 years

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23. 58% of companies report a shortage of skilled HR professionals

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30. 46% of organizations report that cybersecurity threats are a significant concern for their HR data

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38. 70% of millennials prefer to work for companies with a strong purpose or mission

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39. 65% of HR teams plan to implement more remote or hybrid interview processes in 2024

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47. 59% of organizations use competency-based hiring practices

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49. 62% of HR teams prioritize ethical AI practices in recruitment and HR processes

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62. 47% of HR professionals say lack of soft skills is a barrier for talent acquisition

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63. 68% of organizations are increasing their focus on data privacy and security in HR practices

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73. 84% of HR leaders say that fostering innovation in HR practices is key to competitive advantage

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3. 64% of companies use HR analytics to improve decision-making

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10. 85% of employers use social media to screen candidates during hiring

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17. 47% of HR professionals say automation has freed up time for strategic planning

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22. 65% of organizations use cloud-based HR systems

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25. 62% of HR professionals say they use chatbots for initial candidate screening

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28. 48% of organizations plan to implement AI-driven onboarding processes in 2024

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31. 55% of HR professionals say they plan to invest more in HR technology over the next year

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35. 59% of companies use automated tools for payroll processing

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40. 82% of organizations believe that digital transformation is essential for HR to remain competitive

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43. 56% of HR professionals say that incorporating AI improves recruitment efficiency

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46. 44% of HR professionals state that they have implemented some form of virtual reality for training

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53. 68% of HR leaders believe that automation will significantly reduce administrative workload

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65. 54% of HR managers say that integrating HR systems reduces errors and improves compliance

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68. 39% of companies incorporate AI chatbots for employee support and FAQs

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71. 55% of HR departments are using virtual reality for immersive training experiences

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36. 68% of HR professionals report that employee fraud and misconduct are concerns they are actively addressing

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72. 77% of companies prioritize workplace safety training

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Key Highlights

1. The global HR software market is expected to reach $35.68 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 11.2%
2. 75% of HR professionals believe that employee experience is a top priority for their organizations
3. 64% of companies use HR analytics to improve decision-making
4. The average time to fill an open position in 2023 is 42 days
5. 45% of employees report feeling disengaged at work
6. 42% of HR leaders say they plan to increase their investment in AI tools in 2024
7. 61% of organizations have experienced a cyberattack impacting employee data
8. 70% of HR professionals say improving diversity and inclusion is a priority
9. The gig economy is estimated to encompass 17-36% of the workforce in some countries
10. 85% of employers use social media to screen candidates during hiring
11. Employee turnover costs are estimated at 33% of an employee's annual salary
12. 76% of HR leaders report that employee wellness programs positively impact employee health
13. The percentage of remote workers increased from 20% pre-pandemic to 45% in 2023

The HR industry is undergoing a seismic shift, with digital transformation, diversity initiatives, and employee experience taking center stage as key drivers of organizational success in the rapidly evolving workplace landscape.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability Initiatives

8. 70% of HR professionals say improving diversity and inclusion is a priority
18. 82% of organizations see diversity as a strategic priority
29. 69% of HR leaders see diversity and inclusion initiatives as beneficial for business performance
50. 45% of organizations plan to increase their focus on environmental sustainability within HR policies
51. 75% of HR professionals agree that a diverse workforce improves innovation
69. 83% of organizations believe that fostering a diverse workforce leads to better decision making
74. 61% of organizations have integrated sustainability into their HR policies

Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability Initiatives Interpretation

As organizations increasingly recognize that diversity and sustainability aren’t just ethical imperatives but strategic assets, HR professionals are turning the workplace into a breeding ground for innovation, better decision-making, and long-term business resilience—proving that doing good and doing well are becoming inextricably linked in today’s value-driven economy.

Employee Engagement and Well-being

2. 75% of HR professionals believe that employee experience is a top priority for their organizations
5. 45% of employees report feeling disengaged at work
11. Employee turnover costs are estimated at 33% of an employee's annual salary
12. 76% of HR leaders report that employee wellness programs positively impact employee health
16. 64% of employees believe their employers do enough to support mental health
20. 67% of employees would consider leaving their current job for a better work-life balance
21. 41% of HR leaders prioritize upskilling current employees over hiring new talent
24. 75% of organizations have increased their investment in employee training during the past year
26. 54% of employees prefer flexible working hours over higher salaries
27. 70% of HR departments report that employee engagement directly correlates with productivity
32. 72% of employees feel that their company does not do enough to recognize employee achievements
33. 80% of organizations have increased focus on talent retention in 2023
34. 43% of HR leaders consider mental health support as a key factor in talent acquisition
37. 53% of organizations conduct regular employee engagement surveys
41. 39% of employees say they experience burnout due to workload
42. 50% of companies employed wearable technology for employee health monitoring in 2023
44. 73% of HR leaders report that building a strong company culture helps attract top talent
45. 27% of organizations offer tuition reimbursement programs
48. 72% of employees say they would stay longer at their current job if they received more professional development opportunities
52. 53% of companies have adopted flexible work arrangements in response to employee feedback
54. 29% of employees say they would take a pay cut to work for a company aligned with their values
55. 67% of organizations conduct exit interviews to improve future employee retention
56. 80% of HR teams report that talent analytics helps improve employee engagement
57. 54% of organizations have implemented or plan to implement wellness apps for employees
58. 58% of organizations report that managing a multigenerational workforce presents unique challenges
59. 87% of HR professionals believe that improving onboarding experiences enhances employee retention
60. 42% of companies report an increase in turnover among newly hired employees within the first six months
61. 73% of organizations plan to enhance employee recognition programs in 2024
64. 59% of employees feel that their mental health has improved due to employer-supported programs
66. 81% of organizations view employee engagement as a critical factor for business success
67. 70% of HR professionals consider employee feedback platforms essential for organizational growth
70. 49% of employees report that leadership development opportunities influence their decision to stay with a company
75. 52% of HR professionals report that cross-training employees reduces skill gaps

Employee Engagement and Well-being Interpretation

With nearly three-quarters of HR leaders prioritizing employee experience amid persistent disengagement and burnout, it's clear that fostering a healthy, flexible, and recognition-rich workplace isn't just good ethics—it's smart business.

Market Growth and Trends

1. The global HR software market is expected to reach $35.68 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 11.2%
4. The average time to fill an open position in 2023 is 42 days
6. 42% of HR leaders say they plan to increase their investment in AI tools in 2024
7. 61% of organizations have experienced a cyberattack impacting employee data
9. The gig economy is estimated to encompass 17-36% of the workforce in some countries
13. The percentage of remote workers increased from 20% pre-pandemic to 45% in 2023
14. 58% of organizations plan to adopt hybrid work models by 2025
15. In 2023, 55% of HR teams report that their organization struggles to find qualified candidates
19. The average tenure of an HR professional is approximately 5 years
23. 58% of companies report a shortage of skilled HR professionals
30. 46% of organizations report that cybersecurity threats are a significant concern for their HR data
38. 70% of millennials prefer to work for companies with a strong purpose or mission
39. 65% of HR teams plan to implement more remote or hybrid interview processes in 2024
47. 59% of organizations use competency-based hiring practices
49. 62% of HR teams prioritize ethical AI practices in recruitment and HR processes
62. 47% of HR professionals say lack of soft skills is a barrier for talent acquisition
63. 68% of organizations are increasing their focus on data privacy and security in HR practices
73. 84% of HR leaders say that fostering innovation in HR practices is key to competitive advantage

Market Growth and Trends Interpretation

As HR software market growth soars toward $36 billion and remote work doubles, organizations grapple with cyber threats, talent shortages, and ethical AI concerns—all while increasingly betting on innovation, purpose-driven culture, and adaptable hiring practices to stay competitive.

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation

3. 64% of companies use HR analytics to improve decision-making
10. 85% of employers use social media to screen candidates during hiring
17. 47% of HR professionals say automation has freed up time for strategic planning
22. 65% of organizations use cloud-based HR systems
25. 62% of HR professionals say they use chatbots for initial candidate screening
28. 48% of organizations plan to implement AI-driven onboarding processes in 2024
31. 55% of HR professionals say they plan to invest more in HR technology over the next year
35. 59% of companies use automated tools for payroll processing
40. 82% of organizations believe that digital transformation is essential for HR to remain competitive
43. 56% of HR professionals say that incorporating AI improves recruitment efficiency
46. 44% of HR professionals state that they have implemented some form of virtual reality for training
53. 68% of HR leaders believe that automation will significantly reduce administrative workload
65. 54% of HR managers say that integrating HR systems reduces errors and improves compliance
68. 39% of companies incorporate AI chatbots for employee support and FAQs
71. 55% of HR departments are using virtual reality for immersive training experiences

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As HR strides boldly into the digital age—where 82% praise the cloud, 68% embrace automation, and over half turn to VR for training—it's clear that talent management is no longer just human-centric but tech-driven, promising efficiency and strategic depth, albeit with a cautious eye on maintaining the human touch in a virtualized workplace.

Workplace Safety and Remote Work Practices

36. 68% of HR professionals report that employee fraud and misconduct are concerns they are actively addressing
72. 77% of companies prioritize workplace safety training

Workplace Safety and Remote Work Practices Interpretation

With over two-thirds of HR pros tackling employee misconduct and nearly three-quarters prioritizing safety training, it’s clear that modern workplaces recognize that a secure and honest environment isn’t just nice to have—it's a strategic imperative.