Legal Update: Staffing During Mandate Mania

Why are Workers Heading Toward the Exit Door? The survey found that employers report their workers’ top five priorities are the following.

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Why are Workers Heading Toward the Exit Door?

The survey found that employers report their workers’ top five priorities are:

  • Higher pay (59%)
  • Schedule flexibility (58%)
  • Better work/life balance (56%)
  • Remote work options (54%) and
  • The ability to focus on personal and family responsibilities (50%).

Other Significant Findings:

  • 85% of employers agree that the pandemic has altered beliefs about what constitutes a good job—and the number rises to an eye-opening 96% of respondents in hospitality and tourism. In that sector, 80% of employers have observed a recent uptick in resignations.
  • 86% of respondents believe employers need to take action now to reduce further churn.
  • 76% say resignations are contagious—once a few employees resign, others typically follow.
  • 86% of employers say they should be more worried about resignation now than in past.

51% percent of those surveyed believe their companies’ handling of the pandemic resulted in later resignations.