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The EMC Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, rose in April, returning to a series high.

April 15, 2025

Employee sentiment index rose in April

The ADP Research Employee Motivation and Commitment Index, which tracks how people think and feel about their jobs, gained two points in April to return to its series high.
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People with no intent to leave their employer are more likely to see HR as a net positive.
People with no intent to leave their employer are more likely to see HR as a net positive.

January 9, 2024

Want to boost HR’s value proposition? There’s an app for that

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D.Jared Northup

HR departments have many responsibilities that affect the employee experience - and some of these may lead to greater retention.
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December Employee Motivation and Commitment Index
December Employee Motivation and Commitment Index

December 19, 2023

EMC Index rises in December

by ADP Research

December 2023

The ADP Research Institute Employee Motivation and Commitment Index rose in December to 112, ending 2023 on a steady climb in the fourth quarter.

Information, a sector that includes workers in television and motion pictures, rebounded after a four-month slump, jumping 58 points to 110.

“With strikes in the rearview, our data probably reflects writers and actors ...

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How ADPRI measured stress in the workplace.
How ADPRI measured stress in the workplace.

December 12, 2023

How ADPRI investigated stress in the workplace

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D.

For the past two years, ADPRI has been studying stress in the workplace. We added six items to our monthly pulse survey to help us understand the complexities of workplace stress, and how it can be both positive and negative.
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EMC Index rose in November
EMC Index rose in November

November 21, 2023

EMC Index rose in November

by ADP Research

Here’s the latest update on employee motivation and commitment from our monthly employee sentiment survey.
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Percentage of workers in the process of leaving by student debt load
Percentage of workers in the process of leaving by student debt load

November 14, 2023

Employers and student debt

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D.

Student loan payments are back. Here’s why employers need to pay attention.
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November 14, 2023

How ADPRI investigated the impact of student loans on the world of work

by Mary Hayes, Ph.D.Jared Northup

Knowing that interest on student loan debt would begin accruing again in September, with payments coming due in October, we added six new items to our monthly pulse survey.
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