Half of US Companies Brace for a Turnover Surge in 2026 — and the Price Tag Just Hit $45,236 Per Employee
Hiring leaders across the country are sounding the alarm as half expect employee turnover to climb in 2026, marking a steep rise from recent years. A new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey shows turnover expectations jumped from 39% in fall 2024 and 33% in fall 2023 to an eye-catching 50% in 2026. The financial implications are also escalating. The average cost of turnover has risen to $45,236, up sharply from $36,723 last year, signaling mounting pressures on companies already
58% of US Job Seekers Say Finding Work Will Be Harder in 2026 — Yet 42% Are Already on the Hunt
With 2026 in full swing, U.S. job seekers are entering the new year with mixed emotions and mounting challenges. While optimism about higher wages persists, the majority believe the road to landing a job will be harder than ever. According to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, 58% of job seekers expect it will be more difficult to find a job in the next six months, and 37% believe there are fewer opportunities compared to a year ago, a sharp decline from 48% in 2025. At the
