Category: Great Resignation

The ‘Great Resignation’ and Inflation Could Push Each Other Higher, Says Economist

December 8, 2021
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The term “great resignation,” which describes the record numbers of people quitting their jobs amid the pandemic recovery, has gained some traction recently.

The Great Resignation: The Underlying Reason of People Quitting in Droves | DeLinda Forsythe

November 24, 2021
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In the month of August, there was a shocking amount of over 400,000 people who quit their jobs in California—the highest amount we’ve seen in the past 20 years. What’s the cause of this mass exodus in the workforce? My guest is DeLinda Forsythe, author of the book “Inspiring Generational Leadership” and founder of Innovative Commercial Environments. She talks about the reason behind the great resignation and…

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America’s Shrinking Workforce a Puzzle for Economists

November 1, 2021
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Commentary The U.S. economy is suffering from a labor shortage, posing a difficult puzzle for economists and policymakers to solve. The pandemic has deeply disrupted the labor market, with lockdowns causing millions to leave the workforce last year. While many businesses have reopened their doors, bringing back former employees, or hiring new workers, has never…

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The Great Resignation Explained Through Data: How Businesses Can Thrive

September 13, 2021
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It’s becoming increasingly well documented that knowledge workers across the country are leaving their jobs. For some, it’s a case of plain old burnout, while for others, it’s a matter of re-prioritizing. In March 2021, Microsoft’s “Work Trend Index” report found 41 percent of workers globally thought about quitting their jobs. In addition, 54 percent of the…

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