Q4 New hires survey
As 2025 ends, ZipRecruiter’s Q4 New Hire Survey shows job seekers are accepting a new job faster, even when it isn't their dream job, and in this slow hire environment they aren't regretting their speedy decision after the fact. Fast-paced job-hopping has been replaced by the cautious decision-making of job-hugging as stability beats rapid advancement. Though wage pressures have mounted and "dream jobs" are harder to come by, most new hires report satisfaction with their choices and are settling into roles with clear eyes and longer-term commitments.
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