Why employees are quitting
A record number of employees are quitting or thinking about it, disrupting businesses everywhere.
Companies don't know how to address the problem because they don't really understand why their employees are leaving in the first place. Instead of taking the time to find out the true causes of attrition, companies jump to quick fixes, such as increased pay or financial perks. But employees crave investment in the human aspects of work. They want a sense of purpose and want to feel valued.
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