During the Covid-19 pandemic (2019 to 22), an increase of about 50% in the number of occupational shifts took place, in particular people leaving food services, in-person sales and office support for other occupations.
Covid-19 had a major influence on the nature of work, such as the introducing of remote or hybrid models of work. It also contributed to the “Great Resignation” of 2021, when record numbers of employees voluntarily quit their jobs.
What is interesting is that accommodation, food services, in-person sales, office support, leisure and hospitality had the highest resignation rates, while retail trade and non-durable manufacturing experienced the greatest growth in employees who joined the company.
The increased turnover has not been limited to low-wage workers only, but included professional and business service employees.
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