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Workforce Optics: June
Hiring Trends + Insights
The job market continues to hold steady, but signs of strain are emerging – from rising burnout to falling job seeker confidence. In this month’s Workforce Optics, we explore the tension between resilience and reality in today’s labor landscape, and what employers need to know to stay ahead.
Inside This Month's Issue:
- Burnout Hits New High. Glassdoor reviews mentioning burnout surged 32% year-over-year in Q1 2025 – the highest since tracking began in 2016 – as employers continue to ask more of leaner teams.
- Gen Z Chooses the Trades. A growing number of Gen Z workers are opting for blue-collar careers. In fact, 42% are now in the trades, and over a third of them have college degrees, prioritizing pay, purpose, and stability.
- Job Confidence Nears 2020 Lows. LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index dropped to +10 in May, nearly matching early pandemic levels, as economic volatility and slow hiring dampen optimism.
- Manufacturing Contracts Again. Factory activity fell for the third straight month, signaling caution amid tariff uncertainty and shifting demand dynamics.
Explore these key trends and more in the full June edition of Workforce Optics!
