At 46%, nearly half of U.S. workers now live far from where they grew up, the data showed, with many citing career growth as a driving force.
“In today’s economy, companies are expanding beyond big-city headquarters to tap into more affordable markets and deep talent pools—and workers are following,” LinkedIn said in the study.
Meanwhile, more than a third of U.S. workers are getting hurt during their first year on the job. Thirty-five percent of workplace injuries happen during the initial 12 months, according to a report by Everly Life, resulting in over six million missed workdays. First-year injuries make up 32% of all workers compensation claim costs.
Claims with the greatest impact on injured employees and a cost over $250,000 are related to slips, trips and falls, overexertion, being struck by an object, motor vehicle accidents, or being caught-in or caught-between hazards.
At the same time, nearly half of employee injuries at small businesses over the last year were preventable. Seventy-five percent of small businesses reported incidents, with 49% admitting to improvising safety measures due to a lack of proper equipment and more than 30% reporting over $20,000 on injury-related costs.
"Workplace safety isn’t just about preventing physical injuries—it’s essential to both employee well-being and a business’s long-term success,” said Carla Woodard, SVP of claims at Pie Insurance.
“Safety isn’t just a compliance checkbox—it’s a competitive advantage,” she added. “Businesses that invest in proactive safety measures, from basic accident prevention protocols and mental health support to AI-driven solutions, are not only protecting their teams but can also reduce costs and strengthen operations.”
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