29 Job Quality and Workforce Development
Jerry Rubin
Why Does Job Quality Matter?
It’s being called “The Big Quit” or “The Great Resignation.” But whatever the headline, U.S. workers are not flocking back to workplaces as the pandemic recession eases. In fact, job resignations are the highest in recorded history, labor market participation is historically low, and employers across many sectors and most regions of the country are having great difficulty securing the talent that they need to serve their customers and grow. The causes of this phenomenon are many: concern about workplace safety, limited childcare options, and accumulated financial cushions, to name just a few. One consistent theme is that American ...
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