HR Metrics Quarterly: Q2 2026
In this research, we provide access to human resources benchmarking data compiled from a total of 145 organizations, representing 660,967 employees, for the second quarter of 2026 (April to June)
The HR Metrics Benchmarking Survey captures quarterly data on key areas of interest to human resources professionals, enabling comparisons across industries and sectors. What does the data show about turnover and retirement rates? How do these differ between unionized and non-unionized employees? Is absenteeism a concern? Which industries show reduced vacancy rates? And how does the data compare between employees in private industry and those in the public sector?
Read the data briefing to get our full report.
Key findings
Benchmarking metrics this report captures
Turnover rates: Unionized and non-unionized employees
Retirement rates
Job vacancies
Appendix A: Methodology
Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix C: Respondent profile
Appendix D: Participating organizations
Appendix E: Bibliography
