Industry Benchmarks & Performance Metrics

Compare your organization's engagement, turnover, and productivity metrics against industry-specific benchmarks from over 10,000 companies worldwide.

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Key Performance Metrics

Technology Industry
Average Engagement Score
32%
Below Global Average (40%)
Annual Turnover Rate
21.5%
Above Industry Standard
Productivity Index
68%
Industry Average
Burnout Rate
42%
High Risk Zone

Detailed Industry Comparison

All metrics based on 2024-2025 data from 10,000+ organizations

Industry Engagement Turnover Productivity Burnout Sick Days Performance
Technology 32% 21.5% 68% 42% 9.2/year Average
Finance 28% 18.3% 72% 48% 7.8/year Below Average
Healthcare 35% 25.7% 65% 56% 11.3/year Critical
Retail 23% 58.9% 61% 38% 8.5/year Poor
Manufacturing 41% 16.2% 74% 31% 6.9/year Above Average
Education 38% 15.8% 70% 44% 9.7/year Average
Consulting 26% 24.3% 66% 51% 8.1/year Below Average
Hospitality 29% 72.6% 58% 45% 10.2/year Critical

Employee Engagement by Industry

Percentage of actively engaged employees

Manufacturing
41%
Education
38%
Healthcare
35%
Technology
32%
Hospitality
29%
Finance
28%
Consulting
26%
Retail
23%

Annual Turnover Rates

Employee turnover as percentage of workforce

Hospitality
72.6%
Retail
58.9%
Healthcare
25.7%
Consulting
24.3%
Technology
21.5%
Finance
18.3%
Manufacturing
16.2%
Education
15.8%

Key Industry Insights

Critical patterns and trends across sectors

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Healthcare Crisis
Healthcare workers show the highest burnout rate at 56%, with nurses experiencing 72% burnout. This correlates with 25.7% annual turnover, creating a staffing crisis that costs hospitals an average of $82,000 per nurse replacement.
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Retail Turnover Epidemic
Retail faces the second-highest turnover at 58.9%, driven by low engagement (23%), minimal career development, and wage pressures. The cost of constant hiring and training reduces profitability by an average of 11%.
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Tech's Hidden Problem
Despite high salaries, tech workers report only 32% engagement and 42% burnout. The "always-on" culture and rapid change create sustained stress, leading to 21.5% annual turnover—costing companies $150,000+ per developer.
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Manufacturing Leads
Manufacturing shows the best overall metrics with 41% engagement and only 16.2% turnover. Investment in training, clear career paths, and team-based culture create stability rarely seen in other sectors.
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Consulting Burnout
Consultants face 51% burnout rates due to travel demands, long hours, and constant client pressure. This drives 24.3% turnover, with most exits occurring between years 2-4 when burnout peaks.
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Education Resilience
Despite budget constraints, educators maintain 38% engagement through intrinsic motivation. However, 44% burnout and increasing workload threaten sustainability, with younger teachers leaving at unprecedented rates.

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