The Great Resignation - What is it and Why is it Expected

The way we work has drastically changed over the past year-and-a-half. Covid-19 upended our lives in nearly every way; forcing us to stay indoors, to practice social distancing, and, for most office workers, to work from home.

Now, however, it seems that some employers are intent on welcoming their employees back to the office. 

What happens when employees refuse? Well, we’re starting to see the effect and it’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” But, the pending office return might be just one factor driving the resignation trend.

So what is really driving The Great Resignation ? : “Leaders are out of touch with employees and need a wake-up call.” A refusal to offer flex work going forward will likely drive a wedge even further between employers and employees in the near future.

The pandemic has reshaped the way we think about work. Those who worked from home for the past 17+ months have experienced a working style that allows for more personal time with family, fewer hours in the day lost to commutes, and more freedom to work how and where they feel most comfortable. That experience will have a lasting effect and will shape expectations for work going forward. 

So, if employees who have been working from home since the pandemic – and have grown to enjoy it – are expected back in the office, they just might decide to leave their current roles.