As the COVID-19 pandemic raged, a new challenge emerged for employers: The Great Resignation. In this episode, we sit down with Professor Anthony Klotz, the man who coined the term, to discuss the phenomenon and its potential impact on the workforce.
As a professor of management at University College London, Anthony has spent years studying employee turnover and job satisfaction. With the pandemic changing the way we work and live, he predicted that a wave of resignations was on the horizon as employees reevaluated their priorities and sought new opportunities.
We delve into the factors driving the Great Resignation, the industries most likely to be affected, and what employers can do to retain their top talent. Anthony also shares his insights on the changing nature of work and the importance of wellbeing at work.
Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of work, job satisfaction, and employee retention with Professor Anthony Klotz, on this episode of Why I Left.
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Key topics discussed (Timestamps):
03:00 Anthony’s path to specializing in organizational behavior.
12:00 What is Terror Management Theory?
15:00 How uncertainty in his students led Anthony to provide an explanation.
18:00 The questions millions asked themselves during Covid.
21:00 Anthony shares how remote work was a culture shock for most.
24:00 The origins of making the prediction of a lifetime.
27:00 How are resignations now different than in the past?
30:06 Joining the Great Resignation after predicting it.
33:00 Anthony reflects on this moment and its personal impact.
39:00 Planning how to resign effectively.
42:00 How employers can manage exits better.
48:00 Be careful forcing people back into the office.
51:00 Closing thoughts and resources.
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