There are plenty of analyses floating around these days trying to explain why people are leaving their jobs… or not returning to their jobs… or switching jobs. As with many issues, there are bits of truth in many of those. However, this survey from McKinsey & Company does a nice job of addressing some key issues employers should be considering in retaining talent. (And ultimately attracting talent)
The great attrition… the great resignation… the war on talent – call it whatever you want. The fact that we are in this situation has more to do with the pandemic shining a spotlight on some inequities and dissatisfaction that have long existed and far less to do with the pandemic itself.
There’s a clear disconnect between why employers think their employees are leaving and the actual reasons behind employee exits.
Read more from the source McKinsey & Company: The great attrition stems from a great disconnect
