“The Great Resignation” prompting changes for workers and employers

“The Great Resignation” prompting changes for workers and employers

Top of Mind with Julie Rose

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)