Although the global economy is in an unstable position, employees are increasingly leaving their jobs, writes "Darik", citing "Betterup".

It's clear that employees are still leaving for better opportunities, even amid economic uncertainty and change.

And there's data to suggest that attrition is contagious, making it harder for campaigns to stop losing employees. 

Some companies are losing employees with no prospect of filling the vacancies.

That means it's more important than ever for businesses to retain their employees. 

So what makes employees want to quit their jobs?

As employers, what can you do to retain and develop your best talent?

With economic uncertainty and constant change, why are employees still leaving their jobs? 

1. Bad pay 

According to data from the Pew Research Center, the number one reason employees leave their jobs is poor pay. 

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Compensation and benefits are extremely important to employees. 

2. Lack of opportunities for career development 

Second, another major reason employees leave is due to career advancement.

Or the lack of it. 

Employees want to learn, grow and develop.

They want to be able to see a future with your company.

3. Feeling disrespected in the workplace

This is an interesting topic and is among the main reasons why employees leave their jobs.

One key factor in feeling respected in the workplace is belonging.

For example, microaggressions and discrimination are components of disrespect. 

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We know that if employees don't feel like they belong, they're more likely to leave. 

4. Child care issues

The pandemic has created a childcare crisis.

Overnight, working parents became teachers, nannies, counselors, nurses and employees all rolled into one. 

Covid has put a new emphasis on the childcare industry.

16% of US parents say that their childcare issues negatively affect their quality of work. 

Many of the working parents leave their jobs and look for another one that they can more easily combine with looking after their children.

5. Insufficient flexibility 

Going back to the office has been a hot topic of discussion for some time now.

Some employers have opted to work entirely from home, but those employees who have returned to the office after the pandemic are complaining about a lack of flexible working hours.

They seem to have enjoyed working from home, even though they worked shifts back then. 

6. Poor work-life balance 

The pandemic has mixed work and life into one big mess.

People worked late from the sofa, bed or kitchen table.

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Working from home has proven to be a double-edged sword, and like flexibility, employees want to find work-life balance. 

7. Burnout 

According to a recent study by BetterUp, job satisfaction is the main driver of overall life satisfaction.

However, if the satisfaction comes at the cost of very exhausting work, employees often decide to take a break or change the job to a lighter one.

8. Bad boss 

Managers have an incredible impact on the employee experience.

We've all heard the phrase "employees quit the boss, not the company."

Well, there is some truth to it.

In fact, 57% of employees quit their jobs because of their boss. 

It is also observed that if the boss works on an equal footing with his superiors, his team is much more motivated to work.

If he is fussy and only orders, assigns tasks and criticizes, this often annoys employees and is also one of the reasons for leaving work.

9. Finding a new purpose 

Lack of purpose at work can be another reason for employees to find a new one.

Especially during the pandemic, employees re-examined and evaluated their priorities. 

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Gartner research shows a shift in perspective on the purpose of work.

In a survey of more than 3,500 employees, 65% of respondents said the pandemic has caused them to rethink the place work should have in their lives.

In addition, 56% of employees report that they want to contribute more to society. 

According to a Gallup study, employers see a 10% improvement in employee engagement with their organization's mission or purpose. 

10. Issues of company culture 

And finally, the corporate culture.

Culture plays a huge role in the employee experience.

And if a toxic company culture affects an employee's experience, it could possibly be the main reason they leave. 

A good company culture contributes to many benefits in the workplace.

When employees feel connected to their workplace culture, employee engagement increases. 

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