Issued June 2023

2022 Workplace Trends

As of 2022, these are the industries that are employing the most staff

Pie chart showing percentages for different service sectors, with icons of entertainment, health, food truck, healthcare professionals, and business people surrounding it. Sectors include Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation; Education and Health Services; Healthcare and Social Assistance; Accommodation and Food Services; and Professional and Business Services.

Fastest Growing Occupations as of 2022:

Pie chart showing distribution of occupations with categories such as Nurses and Practitioners (46%), Wind Turbine Service Technicians (44%), Ushers and Ticket Takers (41%), Motion Picture Projectionists (40%), Cooks and Restaurant Workers (37%), Athletes (36%), Information Security Analyst (35%), Statisticians (33%), and Umpires and Referees (32%). Surrounding icons include a wind turbine, chef, film reel, athlete, security analyst, statistician, umpires, nurse, and windmill.

States with Lowest & Highest Unemployment Rate

Horizontal bar chart showing state abbreviations with percentages. Nevada and District of Columbia have the highest percentages, followed by California and Illinois. South Dakota, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Vermont, North Dakota, and Delaware have lower percentages.

Percentage of generations in the workplace as of 2022

Pie chart illustrating generational age groups and their corresponding percentages: Millennials 35%, Gen X 33%, Boomers 25%, Gen Z 5%, Silent Generation 2%. Surrounding illustrations depict diverse people born in different eras and working with technology.

Other Workplace Trends and Stats of 2022

Infographic with various statistics about employment, workplace stress, and diversity. Highlights include average employee tenure of 4.1 years, 51% of workers actively seeking new jobs, 44% experiencing daily stress, and African Americans having the highest unemployment rate. Other data show 86% of workers prefer private spaces, 71% prefer midweek work, and 86% schedule their workday on the same day. The infographic notes 1 in 3 workers face workplace harassment or violence, and 8 in 10 people work hybrid or remote, with more women promoted to manager positions.

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