The Great Resignation sparked some change in the workplace. As hoards of employees walked out of their positions for valid reasons, tons of employers found themselves experiencing extreme labor shortages. Employers are now forced to implement change to retain employees. But even so, many employers are failing to provide work conditions that are suitable enough to retain employees for long. These employers will soon fall behind and fail. These days, employees should take priority in a business. And the company should do what it can to promote work-life balance while complying with labor laws. Let’s take a look at what’s driving the great resignation. 

1. Workplace Discrimination

Discrimination is a violation of human rights, whether the actions take place in public or at work. When employees are denied opportunities, treated poorly, or underpaid due to race, gender, religion, disability, or even pregnancy, employees need to file a complaint against discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, discrimination remains a prominent workplace issue and a primary reason for employee resignation. 

2. Feeling Underpaid

Even if your employer is not paying below minimum wage, you might still feel underpaid because your salary doesn’t justify your job role responsibilities or the number of hours you are expected to work. It’s not uncommon for employers to pay less than they should, with the intention of growing the business faster. But this approach is immoral, and employees soon leave their positions to seek higher pay elsewhere. 

3. Feeling Undervalued

Some employees hand in their resignation letters because they no longer feel valued by the company. These days, employees seek value and purpose at work. A lack of employee engagement can cause poor employee retention rates, which negatively impacts a business.  

4. Outdated Corporate Culture

These days, employees quickly realize the importance of health and wellbeing. While also noting the importance of work-life balance and finding inner purpose. Outdated corporate culture restricts all of the above and does not care for employee mental wellbeing, sick days, or personal growth. Businesses that haven’t done what they can to encourage modern corporate culture are losing employees a lot faster to the Great Resignation. 

5. Lack of Growth

Another reason employees find themselves using work hours to send their resumes around is simply a lack of growth. Most professionals want to feel challenged in their positions, and the knowledge of looming opportunities is motivating. Businesses that restrict career growth are also losing employees quickly. Even though employers do not need to provide growth opportunities by law, it’s essential to retain employees well. 

The Great Resignation has seen thousands of professionals hand in their last words and a quick farewell. And while some might feel it’s a mistake to resign for the reasons listed above, these resignations add positively to a better work world for everyone. 

As more professionals resign and walk out, more employers are forced to change their standards and the work environments. As a result, we can soon look forward to fair treatment, reasonable pay rates, and justifiable work hours for all professionals across the globe as a new standard is formed. That said, remember to prepare and practice job interview questions while job hunting as one effective way of making a lasting impression.