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Welcome to Zety’s Press & Research Center, your go-to source for career insights, workforce trends, and exclusive job market data. Whether you're a journalist looking for expert commentary, a researcher exploring workplace trends, or an employer tracking hiring patterns, this hub provides the latest data, reports, and press resources in one place.

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Career Advice

Gig Workforce Booms: 52% of Workers Started in the Past Year

Zety report explores worker motivations, mental health, and the growing influence of the gig economy and AI.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD October 14, 2025

Career Advice

AIxiety In America: Top States With AI-Related Job Concerns

Zety analysis of Google Trends data reveals D.C., Washington, and Massachusetts lead the nation in search for job security amidst an AI-driven market.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD October 14, 2025

Career Advice

What 99% of Top Employers Do (A Mental Health America Report)

From transparent pay to flexible schedules, Mental Health America is recognizing employers prioritizing well-being with mental health initiatives in the workplace.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD October 8, 2025

Career Advice

88% of U.S. Gig Workers Take More Jobs to Battle Inflation

Financial strain, instability, and weak protections define the gig economy, according to new Zety report and gig economy statistics.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 18, 2025

Career Advice

Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Ignites Talk of Executive Affairs

From the “worst possible pairing” to calls for transparency, the kiss cam scandal Coldplay sparks talk on how C-suite romances impact trust and ethics.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

65% of Gen Z Say College Degrees Won’t Protect Them From AI

Zety’s Gen Z Reroute Report reveals why Gen Z is ditching college for more secure trade jobs amid AI anxiety and shifting views on education.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Job Search After Layoff: 1 in 5 Sent 100+ Applications

Finding a job after layoff isn't easy. Many workers say reduced salaries are the biggest obstacle when trying to rejoin the workforce.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

14 AI-Proof Careers That Pay $50K+ and Value Empathy

Zety analyzed 800+ occupations to find high-paying, emotionally intelligent, AI-proof jobs with strong long-term demand.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Report Reveals Top 10 CEO Traits That Shape Leadership

Zety and SIGMA Assessment Systems analyzed 10 years of data to uncover the CEO traits and personality patterns that define today’s top leaders.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: 93% Face Hiring Bias

Neurodivergence in the workplace often leads to masking—nearly half do it daily, and most feel they must work harder to earn equal recognition.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Trapped by Debt: 38% of Workers Take Second Jobs to Get By

Nearly half of workers owe at least $25,000, with many turning to side gigs, unwanted jobs, and spending cuts to cope.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

1 in 5 Were Laid Off From Work in the Past Month

More than half of recent layoffs were delivered via email or phone, not face-to-face.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

70% of U.S. Workers Say RTO Is Meant to Force Resignations

New report investigates the rise of quiet firing, with 73% having experienced these tactics.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

57% of Working Moms Delayed Having Children Due to Work

New Zety report exposes persistent career setbacks, hiring bias, and societal pressures working mothers face.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

European Workers Sound Alarm on U.S. Corporate Influence: 83% Fear Negative Impact on Workplace Culture

Zety report reveals pushback against American-style workplace policies, call for stronger labor protections.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

“Severance” Surge: 60% Believe a Separate Work Identity is Key for Career Success

New report reveals workers mentally “sever” their professional and personal selves as they struggle with conformity.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

73% of Workers Feel Physical Symptoms from Sunday Scaries

New research reveals how pre-work anxiety ruins weekends, disrupts sleep and even pushes employees to quit.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

62% of Employees Oppose Musk-Style Monitoring

Strict tracking drives turnover and burnout—1 in 9 have quit, 1 in 5 say it hurts job satisfaction.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

1 in 3 Employees Believe They’re Underpaid Compared to Industry Peers

Zety report explores pay equity and transparency gaps ahead of Equal Pay Day.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

50% Say Starting a Family Is Impossible, 40% Can’t Save for Retirement

Zety report reveals salary stagnation and rising costs are preventing Americans from achieving life milestones.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

46% of Gen Z Has Secured Jobs Through TikTok

New Zety report reveals how TikTok and social media are revolutionizing Gen Z careers.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

86% Say Remote Work Fuels Office Romance: Zety Survey Reveals How Technology Shapes Virtual Love

New data shows emojis, GIFs, and virtual meetings are the modern cupid of office romance.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

What Is Bare Minimum Monday? (Meaning and How It Works)

Everybody hates Mondays, and some people are trying to change that with the “bare minimum Monday” trend. But what is it? And should you try it? We’re here to share the answers.

By Caio Sampaio, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

More Than Half of Workers Hit Peak Productivity Between 8–11 AM

New research reveals the top productivity habits, environments, and challenges influencing workplace success across the U.S. workforce.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Cover Letter

Cover Letter Expectations for 2025—Stated by Recruiters

Do all recruiters expect cover letters from applicants? What type of cover letters do they prefer? We’ve asked 700+ recruiters to find out, and here are the results.

By Roma Kończak, CPRW September 15, 2025

Resume Help

Navigating Resume Trends in 2025: What You Need to Know

How similar are you to the average job seeker? Learn what our users include in their resumes to gain insight about competitors, and see our expert resume-writing recommendations.

By Danuta Detyna, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: a Fad or a Fact?

When more people get diagnosed as neurodivergent, it’s important to consider the matter of supporting neurodiversity in the workplace. Is it a serious issue or just a modern trend?

By Roma Kończak, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

20 Unusual Jobs & How Well They Pay [2025 Summary]

Curious about the top unusual jobs and whether they offer attractive salaries? Are they positioned to thrive in the evolving US market? Discover the answers in the article.

By Marta Bongilaj, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

The Collapse of the 40-Hour Work Week: What Comes Next?

The 40-hour work week seems increasingly obsolete, especially after the pandemic. But what's next? Should we adopt a new solution, such as the 4-day workweek? Read on to find out!

By Danuta Detyna, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Career Hubs: Fastest-Growing Jobs Across America

Explore the fastest-growing careers and uncover the top states where these opportunities thrive. Find out where your next big career move could be.

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

The Most Popular Resume Skills: A 2024 Zety US Study

I've analyzed over 93 thousand resumes created in our builder to tell you all about the skills for your resume. Find out which and how many skills Americans list on their resumes!

By Danuta Detyna, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

The Most Popular Resume Skills Worldwide: Zety’s 2024 Study

Some skills are always universal. It’s good to show them on your resume. We’ve studied what they are, and here are the results.

By Maciej Tomaszewicz, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Who Wrote The Most Resumes? Zety’s Job Title Study 2024

Which profession is the most active in writing a resume and, therefore, probably looking for a job? Let’s see the numbers from Zety’s 7 different markets worldwide.

By Maciej Tomaszewicz, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Zety Releases 2025 Future of Work Report

Discover the top workplace trends for 2025 with Zety’s Future of Work Report. Explore insights on AI upskilling, ethical hiring practices, HR dynamics, and recruitment preferences.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Zety Report Finds 81% of Recruiters Have Rejected a Candidate Based on Details in their Cover Letter

To find out more about how recruiters evaluate applicants, Zety polled 753 recruiters for its Recruiting Preferences Report.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

75% of Workers May Leave Their Jobs Due to Political Environment

A new Zety survey finds 75% of U.S. employees are considering leaving their jobs due to political discussions at work, while 60% believe political talk should be banned.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

3 Dangerous TikTok Trends Job Seekers Should Ignore

TikTok offers dubious career and job search advice that can put your professional reputation in jeopardy. Here are three TikTok trends to avoid.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

38% of HR Managers More Likely to Interview Candidates Who Use AI in Job Applications

AI tools have become a go-to for applicants who want to alleviate the stress of resume and cover letter writing. Zety asked 500 HR managers how they feel about this emerging trend.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Boost Your Hiring Odds: Discover the Perfect Resume Length

What's the average resume length? Who writes the longest resumes? To find out, we've analyzed over 170,000 resumes created in our builder. Read on to learn what we've discovered!

By Danuta Detyna, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Survey Finds 57% of Employees Would Rather Give Up Their Job Than Their Workplace Romance

1,000+ workers share their experiences with workplace romance

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

HR Interactions Survey Finds 54% of Workers Would Report Colleagues Having an Intimate Relationship

Discover what triggers employees to seek HR assistance and how they evaluate the resulting experiences.

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

AI in the Workplace Survey Finds 99% of Workers Are Using AI

A new analysis of 1,150 U.S. workers found that people are racing to adopt AI technology in the workplace and improve their skills amid a surprising number of AI-related job losses.

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Financial Habits and Health Survey Finds 60% of Workers Have Tightened Belts Due To Layoff Concerns

Discover the latest insights on U.S.-based employees' financial habits, money-related emotions, and the impact of the tight labor market on professional choices.

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Resume Skills Report Finds Soft Skills Superceeded Hard Skills in 2023

Analysis of 50,000 documents to examine resume trends related to the shift in skills sections over a 5-year period.

By Dominika Kowalska, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Rage Applying: A Double-Edged Sword?

Over 1900 employees opened up about their experiences with changing careers, rage applying, and job search challenges. Discover the delights of impulsive job hunting.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

The Real Face of Job Hunting in 2023

Is it easy to get hired these days? And what challenges do job seekers face? Over 1900 employees share their experiences with the recruitment process.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

Unveiling the Power of Employee Recognition

Discover the latest insights on the role of praise, perceived strengths and weaknesses, and views on making personal sacrifices in pursuit of a career.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice

A Players vs. B Players at Work: Two Types of Talent

The 21st-century workplace. A battlefield or a team sport? How do A players and B players view each other? Over 1000 employees share their opinions on different worker types.

By Jacques Buffett, CPRW September 15, 2025

Career Advice