Expanding further on the findings of a recent workforce survey report by Fisher Phillips; employers cited these to be the top two reasons for the current worker shortage:
60% said employees left for higher-paying jobs
58% state unemployment benefits are to blame and fare better than actual work
Other highlighted factors included:
36% of employers blamed stress-related burnout
35% said family care responsibilities were too overwhelming
33% said employees chose to leave for a greater work-life balance
29% believe they want increased benefits/perks
22% said due to retirement
Vaccine mandates only made the cut by 12% among respondents.
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