The Great Resignation: Why are so many people quitting their jobs?
As the pandemic grinds on, more and more workers are re-evaluating their employment situations, and in many cases walking away. What does this huge shift in dynamics mean for the future of work?
When Róisín started a new job in the fintech industry in 2020, she knew from the start that something “wasn’t right”. The company’s atmosphere was toxic, and they weren’t set up for remote working.
“There was a week,” she says, “where I didn’t see anyone on Zoom, or have any contact with anyone else on my team.” Mismanagement and a lack of support for new joiners began to take its toll, and after five months, ...
