{"id":2619272,"date":"2021-08-27T14:38:40","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T18:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.futurity.org\/?p=2619272"},"modified":"2021-08-27T14:38:59","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T18:38:59","slug":"great-resignation-quitting-jobs-work-covid-19-money-2619272","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.futurity.org\/great-resignation-quitting-jobs-work-covid-19-money-2619272\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are so many Americans leaving their jobs right now?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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