When it comes to the workplace, it looks like the older generations are here to stay, but the same cannot be said for millennials and Gen Z who are apparently more like to quit their job.
According to Amdocs, 19 per cent of surveyed workers left or considered leaving a job in the last year. However, 31% of Gen Zers and 27% of millennials have made this statement, as opposed to 13% of boomers.
At the same time, more than two in five (or 45 per cent) of Gen Xers say they’re going to hunt for new employment.
This trend has been dubbed as the “Great Resignation” but what is causing more people to leave their job?
It’s fair to say that the Covid pandemic caused things to grind to a halt with remote working becoming the new normal during this time, so it wouldn’t be surprising to assume that this has affected people’s attitudes in their workplace and their jobs.
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A lack of growth also appears to be a big factor as nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of workers chose this as a reason, Amdocs reported. 35% of respondents said they would prefer remote work from their employers. However, 38% of those surveyed stated that they require better support and reliable connectivity from their employer.
It seems workers fear that remote working will result in a lack of growth since 33 per cent worry they’ll have fewer opportunities for training and reskilling, or they’ll disappear completely with the rise remote work.
As workers slowly return to the office, we’ll have to wait to see whether these trends continue over the next few years.