The given chart illustrates the average job tenure of employees in Europe and the USA over a 20-year period starting in 1985, broken down by age groups.
From a general perspective, it is evident from the data that all categories showed a decline throughout the surveyed period. Notably, Europe consistently demonstrated higher retention rates than the USA.
Taking a closer look at the European data, individuals aged 35-45 remained in the same job for about 7 years, the longest average tenure recorded, while those aged 25-35 had an average tenure of 5 years. By 2005, both age groups experienced a moderate decline of around 1 year.
A similar pattern was evident in the USA, where people aged 25-35 stayed in one job for 4 years on average in 1985, compared to 6 years for those aged 35-45. In 2005, these numbers dropped to 3 and 5 years respectively. Additionally, it is worth noting that in both regions, individuals aged 35-45 consistently held their positions longer than younger workers.