Inside the minds of top talent
Discover what defines today’s top talent, how they think, what they value, and what they expect from their future employers
Discover what defines today’s top talent, how they think, what they value, and what they expect from their future employers
Our Top Talent Report 2025 uncovers how the world’s best professionals think, work, and choose — from job satisfaction and ideal workplaces to the impact of AI on their daily lives
Satisfaction peaks in Operations (85%), Legal (82%), Academia (80%), and Software (74%). Sales/BD, Investment Banking, Marketing, and Data show higher dissatisfaction, while Consulting and Finance sit in the middle with ~13–14% unhappy
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Top talent gravitates to industry leaders with strong brands, inspiring leadership, balanced workloads, and high-caliber peers. They value rapid growth, flexibility, and impact over perks, with base pay as the main anchor. In short, they seek high-performance environments where ambition and recognition align
Concern about AI is high, especially in people-driven roles like Sales and Legal. The real opportunity lies in helping talent shift from anxiety to adaptability through clear roadmaps and hands-on use cases
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Top professionals are redefining what ambition, purpose, and success mean
