GITNUXREPORT 2025

Human Resources Statistics

HR faces recruitment, engagement, diversity, and culture challenges industry-wide.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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78% of employees say that benefits are a key factor in choosing a job

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The average salary increase for annual performance reviews is 3%

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66% of HR managers believe that retention strategies are more important than recruitment efforts in 2023

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The global average employee turnover rate is approximately 10.9%

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The cost of replacing an employee can range from 30% to 150% of their annual salary

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85% of organizations believe that diversity and inclusion are important but only 29% are making measurable progress

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The average age of HR professionals is 47 years

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Companies with a diverse workforce are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors

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77% of HR leaders believe diversity and inclusion initiatives positively impact business performance

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82% of organizations lack a formal diversity and inclusion strategy

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The average tenure of a HR manager is 4.6 years

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The global HR technology market is expected to reach $35.68 billion by 2030

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43% of HR leaders expect virtual onboarding to continue growing post-pandemic

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91% of HR professionals believe that incorporating data analytics improves decision-making

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58% of HR professionals say automation helps reduce administrative workload

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The global HR market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2023 to 2030

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40% of HR leaders plan to invest in predictive analytics within the next year

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The average time to fill a position is 42 days

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56% of HR professionals say recruiting is their top challenge

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37% of HR departments use AI for recruiting

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On average, companies spend approximately $4,129 and 24 days to hire a new employee

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70% of employees indicate that they would leave their current employer for a company with a better reputation — even if the pay was similar

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58% of organizations plan to increase their HR budgets in the next year

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48% of employers say they have difficulty filling technical roles

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60% of open positions receive fewer than 10 applications

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The average cost per hire has increased by 15% over the past five years

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85% of organizations believe that a strong employer brand helps attract talent

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72% of HR professionals report using social media in their recruiting process

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69% of employees are not engaged at work

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Companies with high employee engagement are 21% more profitable

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50% of employees leave their jobs because of lack of career development opportunities

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44% of HR professionals say that improving workplace culture is their top priority

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83% of organizations believe that HR plays a critical role in their business strategy

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The median tenure of an HR executive is 4.2 years

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60% of employees say benefits influence their job satisfaction

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Only 33% of organizations have an effective onboarding process

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62% of employees want flexible work options

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86% of employers believe that employee wellness programs help improve productivity

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70% of employees feel that their managers do not effectively communicate with them

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75% of employees think that flexible scheduling boosts their productivity

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52% of employees prioritize work-life balance over salary

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Increasing HR budgets by 10% can improve employee satisfaction by 15%

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80% of companies use some form of employee recognition programs

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61% of organizations measure employee engagement regularly

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49% of organizations are investing more in remote work technology

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The overall participation rate in online training programs is 67%

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54% of employees feel that HR effectively addresses their concerns

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Companies that prioritize leadership development are 2.6 times more likely to retain their employees

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70% of HR managers say employee mental health is a growing concern

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65% of companies conduct regular employee surveys

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44% of HR teams report that employee engagement has improved in the last year

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61% of organizations say that upskilling their workforce is a top priority for HR in 2023

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80% of mid-sized companies plan to increase their focus on employee experience

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55% of companies offer mental health benefits as part of their health plans

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49% of employees say that career advancement opportunities are critical to their job satisfaction

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67% of organizations use gamification as part of their training programs

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The number of remote workers globally increased by 159% between 2005 and 2022

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Key Highlights

The average time to fill a position is 42 days
69% of employees are not engaged at work
85% of organizations believe that diversity and inclusion are important but only 29% are making measurable progress
56% of HR professionals say recruiting is their top challenge
The global HR technology market is expected to reach $35.68 billion by 2030
Companies with high employee engagement are 21% more profitable
50% of employees leave their jobs because of lack of career development opportunities
37% of HR departments use AI for recruiting
On average, companies spend approximately $4,129 and 24 days to hire a new employee
78% of employees say that benefits are a key factor in choosing a job
44% of HR professionals say that improving workplace culture is their top priority
70% of employees indicate that they would leave their current employer for a company with a better reputation — even if the pay was similar
83% of organizations believe that HR plays a critical role in their business strategy

Did you know that while nearly 70% of organizations prioritize diversity and inclusion, only 29% are making measurable progress, and the average time to fill a position exceeds six weeks, highlighting the urgent need for innovative HR strategies in today’s dynamic workplace?

Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Retention

78% of employees say that benefits are a key factor in choosing a job
The average salary increase for annual performance reviews is 3%
66% of HR managers believe that retention strategies are more important than recruitment efforts in 2023
The global average employee turnover rate is approximately 10.9%
The cost of replacing an employee can range from 30% to 150% of their annual salary

Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Retention Interpretation

With benefits leading the hiring charge, modest 3% raises, and a 66% focus on retention over recruitment, it's clear that in the modern workplace, keeping employees happy and engaged is not just good HR—it's good business, especially when replacing a happy worker could cost more than hiring a new one.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Employee Experience

85% of organizations believe that diversity and inclusion are important but only 29% are making measurable progress
The average age of HR professionals is 47 years
Companies with a diverse workforce are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors
77% of HR leaders believe diversity and inclusion initiatives positively impact business performance
82% of organizations lack a formal diversity and inclusion strategy
The average tenure of a HR manager is 4.6 years

Diversity, Inclusion, and Employee Experience Interpretation

While nearly 85% of organizations recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion, with HR professionals averaging 47 years and only 29% making measurable progress, the stark reality is that 82% lack a formal strategy, highlighting that without a clear plan—despite evidence that diverse companies outperform their competitors by 35%—many are still navigating the journey without a roadmap.

HR Technology, Analytics, and Innovation

The global HR technology market is expected to reach $35.68 billion by 2030
43% of HR leaders expect virtual onboarding to continue growing post-pandemic
91% of HR professionals believe that incorporating data analytics improves decision-making
58% of HR professionals say automation helps reduce administrative workload
The global HR market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2023 to 2030
40% of HR leaders plan to invest in predictive analytics within the next year

HR Technology, Analytics, and Innovation Interpretation

As HR technologies become a booming billion-dollar industry driven by data-driven decisions and automation, organizations are increasingly embracing virtual onboarding and predictive analytics to stay ahead, proving that even the human side of work is rapidly becoming a high-tech game.

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategies

The average time to fill a position is 42 days
56% of HR professionals say recruiting is their top challenge
37% of HR departments use AI for recruiting
On average, companies spend approximately $4,129 and 24 days to hire a new employee
70% of employees indicate that they would leave their current employer for a company with a better reputation — even if the pay was similar
58% of organizations plan to increase their HR budgets in the next year
48% of employers say they have difficulty filling technical roles
60% of open positions receive fewer than 10 applications
The average cost per hire has increased by 15% over the past five years
85% of organizations believe that a strong employer brand helps attract talent
72% of HR professionals report using social media in their recruiting process

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategies Interpretation

With over half of HR pros citing recruiting as their top challenge and nearly 60% struggling to fill technical roles, the race to attract top talent has become an expensive, competitive game where employer reputation and AI are now critical, yet often elusive, keys to reducing a 42-day wait time and securing the right candidate.

Workplace Engagement and Employee Wellbeing

69% of employees are not engaged at work
Companies with high employee engagement are 21% more profitable
50% of employees leave their jobs because of lack of career development opportunities
44% of HR professionals say that improving workplace culture is their top priority
83% of organizations believe that HR plays a critical role in their business strategy
The median tenure of an HR executive is 4.2 years
60% of employees say benefits influence their job satisfaction
Only 33% of organizations have an effective onboarding process
62% of employees want flexible work options
86% of employers believe that employee wellness programs help improve productivity
70% of employees feel that their managers do not effectively communicate with them
75% of employees think that flexible scheduling boosts their productivity
52% of employees prioritize work-life balance over salary
Increasing HR budgets by 10% can improve employee satisfaction by 15%
80% of companies use some form of employee recognition programs
61% of organizations measure employee engagement regularly
49% of organizations are investing more in remote work technology
The overall participation rate in online training programs is 67%
54% of employees feel that HR effectively addresses their concerns
Companies that prioritize leadership development are 2.6 times more likely to retain their employees
70% of HR managers say employee mental health is a growing concern
65% of companies conduct regular employee surveys
44% of HR teams report that employee engagement has improved in the last year
61% of organizations say that upskilling their workforce is a top priority for HR in 2023
80% of mid-sized companies plan to increase their focus on employee experience
55% of companies offer mental health benefits as part of their health plans
49% of employees say that career advancement opportunities are critical to their job satisfaction
67% of organizations use gamification as part of their training programs
The number of remote workers globally increased by 159% between 2005 and 2022

Workplace Engagement and Employee Wellbeing Interpretation

With nearly 70% of employees disengaged and only a third experiencing effective onboarding, it's clear that despite 86% of employers touting wellness and recognition initiatives, bridging the gap between investment and genuine engagement remains the elusive goal in today's evolving workplace landscape.