Why Are So Many Leaving Their Jobs Right Now?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021. So.. During the Pandemic, the definition of “work” drastically changed. Millions of Americans learned how to work from home and even more were forced to risk their lives, being front-line workers.

This event pushed many to re-think what they want from work… many factors impacted this decision from safety, working from home, higher wages and better care form the companies they worked for. And the huge demand for workers meant for the first time in a long time workers had the power!

So… they left!

Welcome to our latest season on THC, where we talk jobs jobs jobs! Specifically the big trends within the global labor markets since COVID. From the Great resignation, to the tight labor markets today, where employers in select industries are still scrambling to find workers! Tune in for our deep dive

Some Helpful Links:

• The Great Resignation Didn’t Start with the Pandemic
• Why the Rich World is Facing a Hiring Problem
• Are Labor Markets in the Rich World too Tight?
• Evidence for the Great Resignation is on Thin Ground

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