In fact, Cengage Group (global edtech co.) just released a new report surveying Americans who quit their jobs during the Great Resignation (June 2021 - June 2022) – and despite recent economic shifts, Resigners are still confident in their decision to leave their previous positions:
- 81% of Great Resigners have no regrets about quitting and 85% are satisfied in their new role
- Half (50%) of Great Resigners switched industries they work in
Part of the reason Resigners are so content in their current role is that their new employer is invested in their professional development:
- 64% of Resigners said their current employer offers employer-paid online training or upskilling opportunities
- 67% of Resigners took an online training course or certificate program to improve their standing in the job search, and 89% said the training positively influenced them to land their new job
However, the possibility of a recession continues to cause some to worry about job stability:
- 71% of Great Resigners worry that a potential recession could impact their current employment status
- 90% said they would switch industries if their job was eliminated
- 76% of Resigners plan to make themselves more marketable in order to avoid a potential layoff by taking an online training course or certificate program to broaden their skills
You can find the press release on this report here. Any interest in connecting with a Cengage Group exec to discuss the findings, as well as how a recession could affect the 2023 workforce? Michael can also share insight on the necessary steps to improve job stability and mobility.
