America May See Rise in People Quitting Jobs in 2025: Experts [Video]

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that the national quit rate in the U.S. was 2.1 percent in October 2024, which was the same rate in January 2024. But, that could increase in 2025.

Why It Matters

While not as high as the peak of the Great Resignation in 2021 and 2022 when quit rates soared to 3.0 percent in some months, this stability indicates a consistent job market where millions of workers still feel confident enough to leave their positions. According to the 2025 Salary Guide from Robert Half, 63 percent of hiring managers “expect voluntary turnover to increase or stay the same through 2025.”

What to Know

The national quit rate in the U.S. has held steady at 2.1 percent, with the latest data from October the same as data from January. The period has been characterized as the Great Stay, in stark contrast to the Great Resignation.

During the Great Resignation, the quit …