University of Phoenix Career Institute®

Career Optimism Index® study

The 2025 Career Optimism Index® study reveals that American workers face record-high burnout (51%) and a growing demand for skill development (86%). Meanwhile, AI emerges as a crucial tool, helping 79% of workers close skills gaps and 81% improve work-life balance, highlighting a pivotal opportunity for employers to restore career resilience.

2025 Career Optimism Index

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