HR leaders should tailor their workforce strategies based on how frequently employees in certain roles switch jobs, according to a new report from Indeed’s Hiring Lab, released on June 10.
For high-turnover positions—like those in retail or warehouse operations—employers should focus on attracting new talent and streamlining onboarding. Meanwhile, roles with lower turnover, such as those in media, communications, or management, may benefit more from investments in internal growth and retention efforts, the report advises.
Analyzing data from over 35 million U.S. profiles between 2022 and 2024, Indeed found that about 2.6% of users with resumes uploaded on the platform change jobs monthly, and nearly two-thirds transition into entirely new job categories.
“Job-to-job moves are the main driver of hiring and a window into where talent is going,” said Lisa Feist and Luke Young, researchers at Indeed Hiring Lab. High job-switching rates, they noted, can reflect strong demand, economic momentum, or low barriers to entry. Conversely, high turnover might also stem from limited job security or shorter employment durations.
Roles in loading and stocking saw the highest monthly inflow of job switchers—about 1 in 30—while positions in media and communications were more stable, with only 1 in 60 changing hands. Fields offering lower wages, such as retail and food prep, reported higher turnover, whereas better-paying roles had lower mobility.
Nursing and software development stood out as particularly insular fields. Indeed found that 66% of workers transitioning into nursing and 55% into software roles previously held positions in the same occupation, suggesting limited cross-functional mobility.
Indeed’s insights signal a clear message for HR: understanding job mobility patterns can help build smarter hiring and retention plans tailored to each role’s dynamics.
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Source: Hrdive.com
