Nearly 7 in 10 workers say their skills aren’t being fully used

Core Insights - The report highlights a significant turnover risk due to underutilization of employee skills, indicating that many employees do not foresee a long-term future with their current employer if their capabilities are not fully realized [3][4]. Group 1: Employee Sentiment and Turnover - 67% of surveyed U.S. adults would leave their company within a year if their skills remain underused, with nearly half considering departure within six months, including 17% who would leave in less than three months [4]. - A majority of employees (69%) feel their skills are not fully realized in their current roles, which can lead to stalled career growth, disengagement, and increased turnover [8]. - 77% of respondents indicated that not being utilized to their full potential has hindered their career progression, suggesting a strong correlation between skill underutilization and job dissatisfaction [8]. Group 2: Leadership and Organizational Insight - 80% of employees believe that leaders either do not recognize the lack of opportunities for employees to reach their full potential or are aware but fail to take action [5]. - Many organizations lack a comprehensive understanding of their employees' strengths, resulting in roles that do not align with individual capabilities, which can lead to feelings of being overlooked [6]. - Ineffective leadership has been identified as the primary people risk for U.S. companies, with concerns raised about the ability of leaders to develop and deploy talent effectively based on skills [7].