Workforce Confidence Index Results Summary Wave 5
Confidence in Action: Tracking the Workforce Perspective – Wave 5 Results
Fieldwork Dates:November 1 – December 31, 2025
This report presents summary results from the fourth wave of an ongoing measure of worker confidence in the U.S. workforce. Each new wave tracks:
- Where confidence is growing or falling
- How trust in institutions shifts
- Whether career mobility is increasing or slowing
- What new challenges are emerging
These insights help create a clearer, data-driven picture of the workforce — insights that can guide businesses, industry leaders, and policymakers.
Who Took Part:
- Over 1,000 professionals from 20+ industries across the U.S. shared their perspectives — from skilled trades and manufacturing to healthcare, technology, and professional services. Most respondents hold leadership or management roles, providing a decision-maker’s view of the workforce landscape.
Looking Ahead:
We’ll continue tracking these perspectives in future waves, watching for shifts in confidence, trust, and workforce priorities over time.
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