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More Insights from the AJQS
Forty-Six Percent of Self-Employed Workers Hold Quality Jobs
The American Job Quality Study: 2025 State of the U.S. Labor Force
Summary
Anyone who has held a job knows that work is often about more than just a paycheck. And yet, too often, conversations about the economy focus on job quantity, not quality. These numbers tell only part of the story. They miss whether jobs actually allow workers to thrive. The American Job Quality Study (AJQS) was launched to fill that gap. This report offers an initial look at the findings from the 2025 AJQS, providing a clear picture of the state of job quality in America today.
One in Four U.S. Employees Lack Advancement Opportunities
Employees With Influence on Tech Adoption Are More Satisfied
Work Schedules Fail Millions of U.S. Employees
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