To quit or not to quit?

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company   Curated by Eleni Kostopoulos   Digital Publishing Manager, New York To quit or not to quit? The average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, so it's no surprise that job satisfaction, or dissatisfaction, can significantly affect your life. Are you happy at work, or are you part of the 40 percent of the global workforce looking to quit in the next 3-6 months? Check out these insights to reflect on your current experience and whether it's time for a job change—or a change in perspective. Read more Author Talks: How to fall in love with work Out of the thousands of moments in a workday, says Marcus Buckingham, you should spend 20 percent on your most beloved areas of mastery. Love + work = ____  Is worker power on the rise? Quitting is up, and so are wages. As the Great Attrition persists, employer–employee dynamics appear to be changing. But who actually benefits—and how durably? Understand the moment  Learning and earning: The bold moves that change careers McKinsey's report on human capital highlights the importance of internal mobility in organizations. Here's how to encourage your employees to try more new things.  Enhance knowledge  The Great Attrition is making hiring harder. Are you searching the right talent pools? People keep quitting at record levels, yet companies are still trying to attract and retain them the same old ways. New research identifies five types of workers that employers can reach to fill jobs. Reassess now  Addressing employee burnout: Are you solving the right problem? Employers have invested unprecedented resources in employee mental health and well-being. With burnout at all-time highs, leaders wonder if they can make a difference. Our research suggests they can. Address employee burnout  Author Talks: The 15-year career is here Julien and Kiersten Saunders climbed the corporate ladder tirelessly until they discovered the FIRE movement. Now they're on track to retire decades early as millionaires. Cash out  Human capital at work: The value of experience Human capital represents two-thirds of wealth for the average individual—and work experience contributes almost half of that value. Follow the knowledge  Fear factor: Overcoming human barriers to innovation Worries about failure, criticism, and career impact hold back many people from embracing innovation. Here's how to create a culture that accounts for the human side of innovation. Embrace new possibilities  How dual-career couples find fulfillment at work When both you and your partner have demanding jobs, it's challenging to strike the right work–life balance. Can companies help dual-career couples juggle it all? 4 actions  Married to the job no more: Craving flexibility, parents are quitting to get it Working parents are among the record number of employees leaving their jobs or thinking about doing so. To keep this crucial group, organizations must address why they're drawn to other options. Get flexible   Help your employees find purpose—or watch them leave Employees expect their jobs to bring a significant sense of purpose to their lives. Employers need to help meet this need, or be prepared to lose talent to companies that will. Meet employees' needs  MORE FROM MCKINSEY Carving a dream career path Xiaoyan, a senior digital analyst in Shanghai, is leveraging McKinsey's wide scope of projects, industries, and expertise to shape a career that is both exciting and fulfilling. Realize your dream  Reskilling older workers for new careers in tech Generation Singapore is training hundreds of mid-career workers with little or no tech experience for entry-level jobs in the industry. Achieve inclusive growth  To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad or Android. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Organization alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007