The Mobility Cliff: New Research on Internal Mobility and Career Growth

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The 2026 Education Index reveals what's standing between skill-building and career growth and why it matters for retention, workforce readiness, and internal talent pipelines.

While 83% of employees are motivated to build new skills, nearly half don't know where to start, and many lack a clear path from learning to their next role.

Download the 2026 Education Index to discover:

  • Why upskilling alone isn't driving advancement
  • The connection between manager support and career mobility
  • What leading employers are doing to strengthen retention and internal talent pipelines

The 2026 Education Index reveals what's standing between skill-building and career growth and why it matters for retention, workforce readiness, and internal talent pipelines.

While 83% of employees are motivated to build new skills, nearly half don't know where to start, and many lack a clear path from learning to their next role.

Download the 2026 Education Index to discover:

  • Why upskilling alone isn't driving advancement
  • The connection between manager support and career mobility
  • What leading employers are doing to strengthen retention and internal talent pipelines