U.S. Workers Maintain Jobs Amid Low Turnover

U.S. workers are holding onto jobs amid historically low turnover, ADP Research reported March 2, 2026, finding a nine-year low turnover rate of 5.8% in January. ADP and analysts link "job hugging" to economic uncertainty and shifts in white-collar hiring, especially in finance, IT and professional services where AI automates entry-level tasks. The trend could prompt more upskilling and reduced junior hiring.