The Great Resignation

When asked what the top 3 most important factors were in considering their next role, a plurality of those surveyed – 41% – said that work-life balance was the top IDFWRUIROORZHGFORVHO\E\EHQHȴWVDW$GGLWLRQDOO\FLWHGȵH[LELOLW\DQG UHPRWHZRUNDVWKHLUWRSIDFWRU2YHUDOOWKLVGDWDFRQȴUPVWKDWSURIHVVLRQDOVSODFH WRSYDOXHRQFRPSDQLHVWKDWR΍HURSWLPDOZRUNOLIHEDODQFHȃVRPHWKLQJWKDWȇV become increasingly blurred, given the rise of remote work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Top 3 most important things in their next role

24%

41%

Work life balance

Benefits Flexibility/remote work

35%

When asked what the least important factors were for searching for their next role, those surveyed overwhelmingly cited location as their top choice, with 59% — a clear indication that professionals feel liberated by the possibilities of remote work in the aftermath of the pandemic and view themselves as unshackled to their local job market. Company innovation and childcare were also cited by respondents, although in smaller numbers.

Top 3 least important things in their next role

20%

59%

Works for childcare Company innovation Location

21%

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