Jared Northup, Author at ADP Research

Employee sentiment posts broad-based decline in January

The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, posted a large and broad-based decline in January. The drop was the largest since the series began in 2021, sending the index to its lowest level since May 2025.

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The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, climbed five points in February, matching the record high set in July 2024.

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Employee sentiment posts broad-based decline in January

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Employee sentiment rebounded in February

Employee sentiment fell in January

Employee sentiment rose in December

The shrinking value of tips

Motivated and committed employees tend to stick around. Why?

Employee sentiment fell in November

Employee sentiment fell slightly in October

Employee sentiment rose in September

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