Here’s what we know to be true: The Great Resignation is taking a toll on managers. With the job market full of uncertainty and quality workers hard to find; managers are feeling overwhelmed and stressed. While many organizations have invested in stress reduction resources to address the impact of today’s volatile workplace conditions, most of these initiatives are generalized, meaning they can apply to anyone in an organization. And although that’s a good thing, our survey of over 4,937 working professionals (Wiley, December 2021) found that managers and leaders often have a unique set of needs that differ from individual contributors. We’re going to break down what those unique needs are and what you can you do right now to ensure that your managers don’t become another statistic in The Great Resignation.
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How to Stop The Great Resignation
Hint: It Starts with Managers
What Is Causing The Great Resignation?
What is driving this historical moment in time where tens of millions of people have quit or are thinking about quitting their jobs in search of something new? The standard aspects of a job like career advancement, compensation, and benefits play a role, but it’s the human aspects of work (or more accurately, the lack thereof) that seem to be pushing people over the edge.
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