ASA Workforce Monitor

The American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor is an online survey conducted by The Harris Poll among 1,000 or more U.S. adults age 18 and older. The survey series focuses on current workforce trends and issues.

Latest ResultsASA Workforce Monitor Summary and Infographics

Some U.S. workers expressed concern about the effects of automation on their employability, with 37% worrying that automation will cost them their jobs, according to the latest ASA Workforce Monitor^® results.

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Training & Automation

U.S. employees weigh in on training and automation at work.

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Masking Anxiety

Perspectives on masks and vaccines at work.

Pandemic Child Care Challenge

Parents say Covid-19 child care duties hurt careers.

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Great Resignation

Job change plans and job search priorities

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Covid-19 Response

Employers hit the mark with Covid-19 response, say employees.

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Pandemic Problems

Folks share their top financial concerns amid pandemic.

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Worries Vary

Concerns amid pandemic differ by demographics.

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Return-to-Work Obstacles

Barriers and Trust Explored.

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Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation

Few Adults on the Job Hunt

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Unemployment

Lack of Experience Biggest Barrier

Job Search

Personal Contacts Lead to Job Offers

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Training

Training Can Improve Business Efficiencies, Minimize Losses

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Election and Job Creation

Americans Optimistic About Job Creation

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Gig Economy

'Gig Economy' Is Jargon to Most Americans

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Automation, Robots, and AI

Americans Split on Impact of Automation in the Workplace

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The Skills Gap

What Americans Are Saying About the Skills Gap

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Skills Gap: Who's to Blame?

Schools, Employers, Governments—Individuals Too

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Job Search Methods and Preferences

Americans say job search process too impersonal

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Apprenticeship Perspectives

Americans view apprenticeships favorably

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Apprenticeships vs. College

Apprenticeships stack up well against college

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Elections and Employment

Americans positive about employment after midterms

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Job Market

Lack of relevant skills one reason adults can't find work

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Job/Career Change

Workers open to new opportunities, but worry about finding the right one

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Deal-Breakers

Talent Identify Companies' Top Recruiting Mistakes

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