Workforce Sentiment Index

Unlock Labor Market Insights for Smarter Workforce Decisions

Gain a comprehensive, data-driven perspective on today’s hiring and employment dynamics with Skywalk Group’s dual reports: the Candidate Sentiment Index and Employer Sentiment Index. These unique resources reveal the experiences, expectations, and priorities shaping both job seekers and employers across the U.S. Discover actionable trends, highlight alignment and disconnects in recruitment and retention, and leverage expert analysis to refine your workforce strategy.

Key Takeaways

Candidate Sentiment Survey

47% of Candidates Are Likely to Leave Their Job by Year-End. Are You Prepared?

Discover why job seekers are rethinking their roles—and what they expect from employers in 2025.

Overview:

The 2025 Candidate Sentiment Survey, based on data from seasoned professionals across the U.S., reveals

  • 56% of candidates feel confident about job opportunities, despite concerns about market demand.

  • Most candidates report compensation falls below expectations.

  • Work-life balance and healthcare are top priorities, especially among Gen X and Millennials.

  • Interview frustrations include slow recruiter response times and lack of transparency.

  • 52% distrust AI-driven hiring tools—trust is at an all-time low.

What You’ll Learn:
✓ The key motivators behind job change readiness
✓ How employer reputation impacts candidate decisions
✓ What candidates say about compensation, benefits, and culture

How do employers and candidates view the overall hiring experience?

Employers

Employer Sentiment Survey

87% of Employers Plan to Hire in 2025—But Are They Meeting Talent Expectations

The Employer Sentiment Survey reveals surprising gaps between employer intent and candidate expectations.

Overview:

From healthcare and construction to finance and manufacturing, the 2025 Employer Sentiment Survey captures executive insight:

  • Only 45% feel confident in finding qualified talent

  • 88% believe their compensation meets or exceeds standards—candidates disagree

  • 73% say their culture is strong—but less than half of candidates agree

  • Employers and candidates both value healthcare and flexibility, but candidates feel many offers fall short

What You’ll Learn:
✓ Where hiring demand is highest—and hardest
✓ Why AI adoption is limited and trust is weak
✓ What recruitment processes are seen as high quality—and which aren’t

Candidates

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The reports deliver in-depth analysis of current labor market trends from both job seeker and employer perspectives, covering topics like job market confidence, hiring challenges, compensation expectations, recruitment process quality, the impact of AI, and workforce priorities.

  • Business leaders, HR professionals, and decision-makers seeking actionable insights for improving recruitment, retention, and workforce planning will benefit most from these comprehensive reports.

  • Skywalk Group surveyed thousands of candidates and employers nationwide, drawing from a diverse cross-section of industries and company sizes, with rigorous methodology and transparent disclosures.

  • By highlighting critical alignment and gaps between employer offerings and candidate priorities, the reports empower organizations to make informed decisions, optimize their recruitment strategies, and strengthen their workforce planning.

  • Yes! Simply fill out the form to receive instant, complimentary access to both the Candidate Sentiment Index and Employer Sentiment Index reports.