--- title: Getting Ahead of “The Great Resignation” description: Americans are saying, “I quit!” Whether working from home, juggling jobs with children’s at-home schooling, or reconsidering choices in light of health scares and international headlines, COVID shed l image: https://myhrpartnerinc.com/hubfs/Close%20up%20Pretty%20Young%20Woman%20in%20Yellow%20Shirt%20Marking%20Ads%20in%20Newspaper%20Using%20Pen%20at%20the%20Table..jpeg ---  myHR Partner named to *Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025*! We're honored to be recognized for our people-first culture and commitment to workplace excellence. [Read more](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/news/myhr-partner-among-inc.s-best-workplaces-for-2025-list). close [ Blog ](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog) - Browse Topics More - [Workplace Hot Topics](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/workplace-hot-topics) - [Hiring](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/hiring) - [Outsourcing HR](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/outsourcing-hr) - [Human Resources/HR](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/human-resources-hr) - [Employee Relations](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/employee-relations) - [Entrepreneurship](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship) - [Management Counsel](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/management-counsel) - [Compliance](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/compliance) - [Employee Retention](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/employee-retention) - [Small business](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/small-business) - [Performance Management](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/performance-management) - [Employee Engagement](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/employee-engagement) - [Private foundation](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/private-foundation) - [Benefits Administration](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/benefits-administration) - [Mid-sized organization](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/mid-sized-organization) - [Small organization](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/small-organization) - [Non-profit](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/non-profit) - [Payroll](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/payroll) - [Mid-sized business](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/mid-sized-business) - [Employee Benefits](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/employee-benefits) - [Interviewing](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/interviewing) - [Diversity](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/diversity) - [Employee Development](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/employee-development) - [Job Descriptions](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/job-descriptions) - [Job Postings](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/job-postings) - [Labor Market](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/labor-market) Subscribe It’s no secret: Americans are saying, “I quit!” Fifty-five percent of participants in a recent [Bankrate poll](https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/job-seekers-survey-august-2021/) say they are *somewhat likely* or *very likely* to look for a new job in the next twelve months, echoing record-high resignation rates nationwide. *The Great Resignation*, as it’s being dubbed, is like the scarier sequel to job-hopping that was already haunting[ business owners long before COVID](https://www.nbcnews.com/better/business/job-hopping-rise-should-you-consider-switching-roles-make-more-ncna868641). If this sounds dramatic, it’s because it is. In today’s red-hot hiring market, businesses are spending more time and resources than ever before to recruit talent, yet are often resigned to candidates less qualified than the ones they lost. Which begs the question: *Why are people quitting, and what can I do to prevent it?* [In a recent story](https://www.gallup.com/workplace/351545/great-resignation-really-great-discontent.aspx), Gallup said the Great Resignation is more aptly called “The Great Discontent.” We tend to agree. COVID-19 changed most aspects of 21st century life, but especially priorities and practicalities related to time and identity. Whether working from home, juggling jobs with children’s at-home schooling, or reconsidering choices in light of health scares and international headlines, COVID shed light on what’s *not* working at life and at work. It’s led to calls for increased flexibility, transparency, respect, and trust from employers. Put simply, it has put the onus on employers to prove that they *care.* The benefit for you? A 2019 report by software company LimeAde showed that [employees who feel cared for are nine times more likely to stay put](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/limeade-research-suggests-the-secret-in-the-war-for-talent-is-care-300927448.html?tc=eml_cleartime). To quote a recent story by[ Inc.:](https://www.inc.com/phillip-kane/the-great-resignation-is-here-its-real.html) “Associates are smart enough to recognize that toys and mini-fridges full of energy drinks are not a substitute for leaders who truly care about them and who work to make their lives better.” So what does *caring* look like in your business? Only you and your employees can say for sure. [Surveying them](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/is-your-company-culture-causing-turnover-4-ways-to-find-out/) is a great first step. For some, it might mean [remote or hybrid working](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/remote-working-is-probably-here-to-stay-how-will-companies-adapt/) options. For others, it’s opportunities for [training and advancement.](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/4-reasons-to-invest-in-employee-training-development-right-now/) For some it might be as simple as a manager who takes time to acknowledge their home life or interests beyond work. Whatever the specifics, employers in 2021 looking to keep their employees are wise to consider and update their approach to supporting, engaging, and valuing their people. To *care.* Not sure where to start? 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