“The Great Resignation” prompting changes for workers and employers

“The Great Resignation” prompting changes for workers and employers

Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1709 , Segment 2

Congress and Facebook, Printed Food, Earthrise

Episode: Congress and Facebook, Printed Food, Earthrise

  • Oct 14, 2021 8:00 pm
  • 16:41 mins

August was another record-setting month in the US labor force: more than 4 million people quit their jobs. In one month. That’s the highest ever recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics – the previous record was set in April. Why are so many workers looking for a new gig? University of Iowa management professor Stephen Courtwright talks about what’s driving this “Great Resignation." (Originally aired September 14th, 2021)