Open for Participation! 2025-26 National Business Trends Survey

Cascade has partnered with the Employer Associations of American (EAA) to conduct the 2025-2026 National Business Trends Survey. This survey compiles data on national, regional, and local business trends, covering issues such as staffing levels, hiring practices, cost-cutting measures, and business outlooks. This year includes topical questions on recent business concerns, such as tariffs and AI technology impacts.  

Why is this data so valuable? This survey report can help you:

• Benchmark Your Business: See how your staffing levels, hiring practices, and cost-cutting measures compare to other organizations on a national and regional level.
• Identify Emerging Trends: Get ahead of the curve by understanding the impact of current events, such as tariffs and AI technology, on other businesses.
• Inform Strategic Planning for 2026: Use the insights to make more confident decisions about your business outlook, helping you plan for a successful year ahead.

Last year, top executives from 1,024 organizations participated in the survey, representing all 50 states and 12 employer associations. The 2025 survey consists of approximately 30 multiple choice questions and is estimated to take 20-25 minutes to complete.

The survey is currently open for participation! The deadline for submitting responses is October 3^rd, 2025. This survey report is available for FREE to all participants (both members and non-members). Reports will be distributed by the end of November.

To complete the survey on behalf of your organization, please contact us for your organization’s survey link.

If you have any questions, please contact us here. Thank you for your continued support in making our surveys great!