That’s a lot of employee churn going on right now. And let’s face it, replacing good people is an expensive and time-consuming process. Which is where ABSTRACT come in. We can help you move the focus from a never-ending recruitment strategy, to an approach based around retaining, inspiring and developing your people instead.

It’s worth noting, too, that the Great Resignation doesn’t just seem to be a phenomenon that affects graduate and mid-level talent. LinkedIn has reported an acceleration in the volume of people at director level leaving their jobs since the start of this year. And analysis from recruitment platforms shows a clear uptick in listings for management positions.

In this kind of climate, an effective retainment strategy has never been more critical. Without it, your business could be vulnerable to the kind of brain drain that significantly impacts your ability to meet goals.

So why are people leaving their jobs?

We’ve identified four key reasons for why people hand in their notice:

·      To change career or industry.

·      Lack of development opportunities.

·      Lack of flexibility from employer.

·      Negative working culture.

But which of these factors is driving the current attrition rates? While we’ve got swathes of data and analysis about the way the global workforce is changing, we wanted to drill down a bit further and understand how the Great Resignation is affecting our businesses here in the UK right now. Which is where you can help.

If you’ve not had a chance already, please head on over to our LinkedIn poll, and feel free to share it with others in your professional network. It only takes a second to complete. The results are already compelling, with the data currently showing a clear trend in one direction.

Oh, and if you want to add anything, then follow our page, and drop us a message – we’d love to hear your thoughts.

ABSTRACT are here to help.

ABSTRACT can help your organisation by supporting you to:

·      Create more inclusive leadership.

·      Improve health and wellbeing awareness.

·      Effectively communicate hybrid working practices.

·      Invest in career development.

·      Transform the culture of your business.

Together, through a process of consultation, training and development, we will strengthen your retention levels, and equip your talent pool with the capabilities and confidence to be resilient, innovative and productive in these uncertain times.

To see what’s really driving the Great Resignation, take our quick and easy LinkedIn poll now.