Prodoscore Issues Q1 2025 Productivity Pulse Report, Revealing the Most Productive Industries, Job Roles and Departments Across the U.S

New Data Highlights Effectiveness of Hybrid Workforce and Impact of AI on Employee Productivity

Prodoscore (the “Company”), a leading provider of employee productivity and data intelligence software, today released its Q1 2025 Productivity Pulse report, an in-depth analysis of productivity trends across U.S. industries, job roles and departments. The report presents data from over 14,000 employees across 155 companies, spanning 113 different job roles and 23 industries. Productivity is measured by employee use of cloud tools, including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, CRM and phone systems and more.

Among the key findings:

• Hybrid work continues to be effective. In Q1 2025, productivity was highest among employees working three days in the office and two days at home, compared to those who were in the office five days a week. Additionally, while hybrid and remote workers showed an increase in productivity in Q1 compared to Q4 2024, in-office productivity remained unchanged. 
• AI is not a fad – it’s making its mark. Employees who used AI spent approximately 45 minutes per week using these tools and were active for an additional 30 minutes per day, compared to those who did not use them.  
• Manufacturing was cited as a top-performing industry. Manufacturing was the most productive industry in Q1, with a 10 percent increase compared to Q4. Education also saw the sharpest overall increase in productivity in Q1 compared to Q4. 
• Risk control departments also delivered strong results. Safety and security departments (focused on safety regulations for employees) were the most productive in Q1, with a 9 percent increase compared to Q4. Similarly, compliance departments experienced an 81 percent surge – the highest quarter-over-quarter gain. In contrast, R&D departments lagged as the least productive.
• Corporate and HR job roles showed mixed results. In Q1, business development, “people experience” (workers focused on the overall experience of employees within an organization) and CFO roles were the most productive. On the other hand, the “candidate experience” role (workers focused on improving and managing the experience a job candidate has throughout the recruitment and hiring process) ranked the lowest.
• While 2025 started slow, employees quickly found their stride. Workers came off the holidays sluggish, with January being the least productive month of Q1. However, by the end of the quarter, employees stepped up their efforts, with March being the most productive month.

“Q1 proved that adaptability in the workplace drives results. Hybrid work remains effective for both employees and their employers. Additionally, AI isn’t just hype – it’s boosting daily productivity,” said Sam Naficy, Prodoscore CEO. “These insights aren’t just numbers; they’re a reflection of how work is evolving. Companies need to double down on what’s working best for their employees. This means investing in hybrid flexibility, expanding AI adoption and creating environments where every role, from the factory floor to the C-suite, can thrive.” To view the full Q1 2025 Prodoscore Productivity Pulse report, please click Q1 2025 Productivity Pulse.

Methodology

Prodoscore’s Q1 2025 Productivity Pulse report is based on anonymized behavioral data collected via Prodoscore’s proprietary productivity measurement platform between Jan. 3 and March 31, 2025. The dataset comprises 14,246 employees across 155 companies, spanning 113 unique job roles and 23 industries. Each employee’s productivity is scored on a scale of 0 to 100 using a weighted algorithm that factors in cloud tool usage, communication frequency and type, meeting load, document interactions and system activity patterns. Departmental, industry and role-level trends were analyzed and compared against Q4 2024 benchmarks. No personal or company identifiable data was used. All data collection and analysis adhere to strict internal standards for anonymization and privacy.

About Prodoscore

Prodoscore™ is an AI-powered and employee-centric data intelligence solution dedicated to making teams more successful. By providing clarity on what employees need to do to maintain optimal productivity, without feeling pressured by meaningless metrics, Prodoscore helps empower people, streamline processes, identify opportunities for workforce optimization, and ensure better-informed decision making. Prodoscore’s unique dataset, consisting of thousands of daily activity points across various core business applications, provides our customers with meaningful insights that drive results. 

As a cloud-based solution, Prodoscore works seamlessly with other cloud-based tools like Google Workspace, Office365, CRM systems, UCaaS, and other business productivity apps, allowing it to be quickly implemented and easily maintained.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Prodoscore is backed by PSG Equity. Learn more at prodoscore.com.

Press Release initially published on Business Wire.