ADP Logo

FEATURED POST
Stylized image representing multiple types of contingent workers.

November 20, 2025

The gig economy: A tale of two labor markets

Contingent work goes well beyond the stereotypes. And we found one group of on-demand entrepreneurs who do far better than others when it comes to pay and opportunities.
Read more

Thank you!

We look forward to staying connected and sharing our latest research and discoveries about the world of work.

Stay up to date with Data Lab

Please complete all fields.
Enter a valid email address

By clicking the button below, you acknowledge that you have read our Privacy Statement and agree to our Terms of Use.

 

 

Your privacy is assured.

Filter by:
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, lost five points in January, but remains near historic highs set in the second half of 2024.
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, lost five points in January, but remains near historic highs set in the second half of 2024.
Worker sentiment EMC Index

January 21, 2025

Employee sentiment fell in January

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

Employee sentiment fell by five points in January. Worker sentiment in the information sector hit a record high.
Read more
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, rose in December. A previous post said it had fallen.
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, rose in December. A previous post said it had fallen.
Worker sentiment EMC Index

December 17, 2024

Employee sentiment rose in December

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

Correction: The Employee Motivation and Commitment Index rose in December. Finance, transportation and warehousing, professional services, and real estate also improved.
Read more
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, weakened in November.
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, weakened in November.
EMC Index

November 19, 2024

Employee sentiment fell in November

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

Employee sentiment fell for the second straight month in November, but manufacturing bucked the trend to hit a record high.
Read more
Looking to reduce employee turnover? Here’s a secret ingredient for building a motivated and committed workforce.
Looking to reduce employee turnover? Here’s a secret ingredient for building a motivated and committed workforce.
Worker sentiment Data Lab EMC Index

November 19, 2024

Motivated and committed employees tend to stick around. Why?

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

Motivated and committed employees tend to stick around. There’s one big reason why.
Read more
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, fell slightly in October but remained near a record high set in June.
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, fell slightly in October but remained near a record high set in June.
EMC Index

October 15, 2024

Employee sentiment fell slightly in October

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, fell slightly in October but remained near a record high set in June.
Read more
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, delivered its largest-ever monthly increase in September to approach a record high.
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, delivered its largest-ever monthly increase in September to approach a record high.
EMC Index

September 17, 2024

Employee sentiment rose in September

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

The Employee Motivation and Commitment Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, rose 23 points in September, sending the index to a near-record high.
Read more
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, showed a record decline in August, but remains above its two-year average.
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, showed a record decline in August, but remains above its two-year average.
EMC Index

August 20, 2024

Employee sentiment fell sharply in August

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, showed a record decline in August, but remains above its two-year average.
Read more
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, fell slightly in July from its record high.
The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, fell slightly in July from its record high.
EMC Index

July 16, 2024

Employee sentiment fell in July

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

Employee sentiment ebbed in July, led by a big drop among retail workers. But five other sectors hit all time highs.
Read more

Thank you!

We look forward to staying connected and sharing our latest research and discoveries about the world of work.

envelope icon

Stay Connected

We will send you an email with our latest research and discoveries about the world of work as they are published. Enter your email and be the first to learn what we've discovered.

Thank you!

We look forward to staying connected and sharing our latest research and discoveries about the world of work.

Stay up to date with Today at Work

Please complete all fields.
Enter a valid email address

By clicking the button below, you acknowledge that you have read our Privacy Statement and agree to our Terms of Use.

 

 

Your privacy is assured.