Quitting Time
Reimagining work as a record number of employees leave their jobs voluntarily — for better pay, for whole new careers or for a break altogether.
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The Great Resignation slows ... a little
Jul 8, 2022
The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showed the share of workers quitting jobs ticked down from the historic highs earlier this year.
Reframing the Great Resignation as a time of exploration for both employers and workers
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Mar 23, 2022
An era of workforce turnover can open new opportunities for both employers and workers, says management consultant Keith Ferrazzi.
Transit systems struggle to find enough bus drivers
by
Matt Levin
Jan 4, 2022
Some drivers are retiring, others are going to work for commercial delivery services.
From middle school teacher to stay-at-home dad: Why one father left his job
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Dec 2, 2021
When the pandemic forced schools to close, Michael Cochran left his job to take on more childcare responsibilities at home.
Will early retirees return to work during the labor shortage?
by
David Brancaccio
and Chris Farrell
Nov 29, 2021
Marketplace's senior economics contributor Chris Farrell examines whether or not early retirees are likely to return to the labor force.
Data showing the Big Quit includes the big bosses
Nov 22, 2021
The upside of CEO turnover, however, is that more people are getting opportunities to move up.
Why one former ICU nurse quit his job: "I was having panic attacks"
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Nov 11, 2021
Exploring the pandemic's toll on health care workers.
For public good, not for profit.
Negotiating during the Great Resignation
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Nov 11, 2021
While openings are more abundant lately, consultant Amii Barnard-Bahn argues for improving the terms of your job rather than leaving it.
Some former restaurant workers are finding new careers in other kitchens
Oct 27, 2021
The hours are better, there are paid sick and vacation days, and there's health insurance.
"The Big Quit" isn't going away anytime soon
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Daniel Shin
Oct 27, 2021
Jobs survey data from the hiring website LinkedIn shows many feel now is the best time to make that career change