CEOs must drive cultural change to tackle the Great Resignation

CEO buy-in is essential for a healthy culture

The Great Resignation shows little sign of abating. According to a recent Deloitte survey, 28% of UK employees either left their job in 2021 or plan to this year. The same trend can be seen across the globe, with the ‘quit rate’ reaching a 20-year high in the US last November. At least four million US workers resigned each month during the second half of 2021.

It is clear the pandemic has dramatically transformed the way employees now view the workplace and employers must adapt to the new normal, ensuring mental wellbeing, flexibility and fair pay are at the forefront of their approach. Martin Gilbert: Dealing with the 'Great Resignation' At the same time, the battle for talent has intensified, with companies across sectors seeking employees with similar skills as the world becomes increasingly digital. Company culture and employee engagement have never been more critical to attract and retain the very best in human capital.   Are com...