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Employee sentiment dips in March

The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, fell slightly in March. Only three of the 10 sectors we track showed strength.

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EMC Index

June 18, 2024

Employee sentiment rose to record high in June

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D. • Jared Northup

ADPRI’s EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, rose to a record high of 138 in June.

A line chart showing an ominous downward trend... what could it mean for software developers? Meant to be a featured image for a post.

Employment Geographic trends

June 17, 2024

The rise—and fall—of the software developer

by Jeff Nezaj

Since the rise of the internet, software developers have commanded big salaries and valuable perks. But something has shifted since the pandemic.

It’s almost summer! Who’s hiring and who’s paying? Data Lab digs into the state of young workers this season.

Hiring Employment Wages

June 12, 2024

Lazy days? Not this summer

by Liv Wang

Lazy days? Not for young workers this summer. Hiring is up and pay is strong. To celebrate the season, here are some new numbers from Data Lab.

Chart showing that workers in Latin America are more likely to think that AI will help them in the workplace than in other regions.

Worker sentiment Workforce development AI/ML Demographic trends

June 10, 2024

Most workers think AI will affect their jobs. They disagree on how.

by Ben Hanowell • Nela Richardson, Ph.D.

The ADP Research Institute survey asked nearly 35,000 private-sector workers in 18 countries what role they think AI will play in their work over the next few years.