Every figure includes its question wording and base size, with study methodology and fieldwork details included in the report.
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About the barometer
A continuing partnership between RONIN International and myCLEARopinion Insights Hub
The Workforce Confidence Survey is a multi-wave quantitative tracking study conducted collaboratively by RONIN International and myCLEARopinion Insights Hub. It tracks the experiences, expectations and concerns of U.S. workers across industries.
Rather than a single snapshot, the barometer is designed to be read over time. Each wave repeats the same core measures, so movement between waves — not any one reading — is the point.
How the study works
Built to show change, not a moment
Design
Repeated waves
The same core questions are asked wave after wave, so readings stay comparable across the series.
Design
One open question
Alongside the closed measures, every respondent is invited to describe their single greatest concern in their current role, in their own words.
Design
Thematic analysis
Verbatim responses are read and coded for recurring themes, then set against overall response incidence.
Design
Published jointly
Each release is a joint publication, combining RONIN’s fieldwork and quality controls with myCLEARopinion’s industry respondent base.
“Please indicate what your number one concern is regarding your current role. (Please be as specific as possible.)” Respondents may also select “No concerns”.
The series so far
14
Waves fielded
Fielded continuously from June 2025 through September 2026, with further waves planned.
9,171
Responses analysed
Collected across the 14 waves covered by the current joint publication.
20+
Industries represented
U.S. professionals spanning leadership, management, technical, skilled-trade, sales and administrative roles.
Open-ended questions capture what respondents volunteer without being shown a predefined list, so figures in the report describe the share who spontaneously mentioned a topic rather than the total share who may hold that view. Results describe patterns within survey respondents and are not estimates of all U.S. workers unless the broader survey methodology states otherwise.
What the barometer tracks
The measures carried wave to wave
Industry outlook
Confidence in the economic outlook for the respondent’s own sector over the coming year.
Job security
How secure workers feel in their current role.
Personal finances
Confidence in their own financial position over the months ahead.
Career movement
Whether workers intend to stay, or are looking at or considering a move.
Institutional trust
Where workers place their trust, from their own leadership through to government.
Leadership confidence
Confidence in executives, department leadership and direct managers.
Policy and regulation
Views on the regulatory environment and federal policy toward their industry.
Concerns in their own words
The single open question that anchors the verbatim analysis each wave.
About the partners
RONIN International
RONIN International is an independent global research agency specializing in high-quality data collection, market research consultancy, and strategic intelligence. With deep expertise in hard-to-reach B2B audiences and custom fieldwork solutions, RONIN guarantees transparent, reliable measurement of sentiment and behavior across industries and geographies. Its advanced research operations and rigorous quality controls ensure that insights are trusted, consistent, comparable, and decision-ready.
myCLEARopinion Insights Hub
myCLEARopinion is the B2B research division of BNP Media, providing both full-service custom research and direct access to verified trade-industry respondents. Built on BNP Media’s audited subscriber base and industry-specific events, myCLEARopinion offers highly targeted access to skilled professionals across construction, manufacturing, engineering, HVACR, food & beverage, and related industrial sectors. Organizations rely on myCLEARopinion for high-quality respondent access as well as end-to-end research support, including survey design, fieldwork, analysis, and reporting — delivering accurate, industry-grounded insights for strategic decision-making.
The current release
The Changing Face of Workforce Uncertainty
What 14 waves of research reveal about AI, economic pressure and the changing meaning of job security. A joint publication by RONIN International and myCLEARopinion Insights Hub, drawing on the open-ended responses collected between June 2025 and September 2026.
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New waves are published as they close
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Research built on the same foundations
The barometer runs on the same panel, fieldwork and analysis that support custom work for clients. If you need to reach a specific professional audience, or want a tracking study of your own, our team can advise on feasibility and approach.