Earlier this year, job search portal Joblist issued its Q2 2022 US Job Market Report. And the topic of “regret” featured highly. Out of the 15,000 job seekers surveyed, over a quarter (26%) said they regretted leaving their previous job.
Coming so soon after “The Great Resignation,” the results imply a link. And so, the phrase “The Great Regret” was born.
But why are so many of those who joined the mass exodus of the workplace during the pandemic having second thoughts? And what does it mean for HR and employers in general?
We need to take a look.
What is The Great Regret?
Tags: Interviews / Opinions • talent retention