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The Great Resignation: There isn’t a labor shortage, there’s a well-being shortage

What can employers do differently to actually make a difference in the well-being of their people?

By Laura Putnam | December 17, 2021 at 09:05 AM
group of people putting hands on hands A manager-driven movement of well-being can make a huge difference for the well-being of the workforce, especially during this time of uncertainty. (Photo: Shutterstock)

In today’s hyper-competitive job market, employers are doing just about everything they can to attract and retain employees. This includes offering better wages, more flexible schedules and better benefits. Despite these perks, employers are still struggling to fill positions.

In fact, over the past several months there has been a tidal wave of Americans quitting their jobs, including a record 4.4 million Americans quitting their job in September alone, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s on top of the previous record of 4.3 million Americans quitting their job in August and another four million quitting their job in July.

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