PYMNTS - The ConnectedEconomy™ Monthly Report: The Employment Effect - October 2022 - Explore how the strong labor market is accelerating the digital transformation of the U.S. economy

The Employment Effect

Study Shows Digital Engagement of US Consumers Linked to Employment Status  Employed consumers use connected devices 80% more in their daily lives than unemployed consumers, and not just to shop and spend. For this edition of the “The ConnectedEconomy™ Monthly Report: The Employment Effect,” PYMNTS surveyed 3,212 consumers to discover how rising employment rates are accelerating the U.S. economy’s digital transformation.
Inside the October Report
  • 14%: Consumers’ increase in digital engagement since November 2021
  • 58%: Digital engagement rate among consumers working 20-40 hours per week
  • 55%: Digital engagement rate among consumers living in urban areas