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Americans are leaving their jobs in droves, and many of those who haven’t left yet say they’re thinking about it.<\/p>\n

A Microsoft survey of more than 30,000 global workers showed that 41% of workers were considering quitting or changing professions this year.<\/p>\n

Among all sectors, retail has had the most resignations. Almost 650,000 retail workers quit just in April, according to the Department of Labor. A survey by executive search firm Korn Ferry found that 94% of retailers are having trouble filling empty roles<\/a>. High turnover is happening throughout society, as evidenced by raises and signing bonuses, as well as flexible and remote-work options. Wall Street investment banks are trying to sweeten the deal<\/a> by giving staff members Apple products and Peloton bikes.<\/p>\n

Here, Jennifer Glass<\/a>, a sociology professor at the University of Texas at Austin and an expert on work and family issues, telecommuting, and new labor practices, explains what exactly is going on:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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