2026 Workforce Policies & Practices Report (Pre-Order)

The Workforce Policies and Practices Report of AEC Firms is the AEC industry's most comprehensive benchmark of workforce management. It combines data on workplace policies, recruiting, retention, compensation, benefits, employee development, and HR practices into a single resource designed to help firms make informed workforce decisions. The report covers HR department structure and spending, recruitment and hiring strategies, compensation practices, workplace policies, insurance and employee benefits, retirement and additional benefits, leave policies, career and professional development, performance management, and employee turnover and retention. With hundreds of benchmarks across these topics, you'll gain the insights needed to evaluate your firm's workforce practices, identify emerging trends, and make more informed decisions. Data is segmented by firm size, growth rate, profitability, and other key characteristics, allowing you to benchmark your workforce policies and practices against firms with similar business profiles and identify opportunities to strengthen your workforce strategy.