August 26, 2025 Nearly half of employees say a bad onboarding made them want to quit BY Sarah Bregel When it comes to starting a new job, first impressions matter. That’s especially true when it comes to the impression a company makes on new hires during onboarding procedures. According to new research, onboarding procedures such as … Continue reading Nearly half of employees say a bad onboarding made them want to quit
April 24, 2025 Microsoft is allegedly paying low performers to quit BY Pavithra Mohan The tech industry is often cautious about tying layoffs to performance, even if it might play a role in who gets dismissed during widespread job cuts. But this year has signaled a noticeable shift in how some of the biggest players in … Continue reading Microsoft is allegedly paying low performers to quit
Giving workers the chance to explore different roles and challenges can drive engagement and build stronger teams. BY Alix McCabe Employee satisfaction is plummeting, and businesses are struggling to keep their talent engaged and fulfilled. Research by Gallup shows that 51% of employees are actively looking for other work. While the top reason for this trend … Continue reading Worried your employees want to quit? Here’s an easy way to increase engagement
November 21, 2024 Elon Musk said what a lot of CEOs think: RTO mandates are meant to make you quit In an op-ed this week, Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy suggested that requiring federal workers to return to the office would ‘result in a wave of voluntary terminations that we welcome.’ BY Pavithra Mohan Writing in the … Continue reading Elon Musk said what a lot of CEOs think: RTO mandates are meant to make you quit
October 18, 2024 Amazon AWS CEO says quit if you don’t want to return to office The policy has upset many of Amazon’s employees who say it wastes time with additional commuting and the benefits of working from the office are not supported by independent data. BY Reuters One of Amazon’s top executives defended the new, … Continue reading Amazon AWS CEO says quit if you don’t want to return to office
July 17, 2024 What is coffee badging? How some hybrid employees are finding a new way to quiet quit Some companies with in-office mandates are beginning to implement minimum-hour requirements following a trend of employees staying for the least amount of time they can get away with. BY Lydia Gerike As some companies are adding more … Continue reading What is coffee badging? How some hybrid employees are finding a new way to quiet quit
June 25, 2024 The Great Resignation is over, but workers still want to quit In a new PwC survey, 28% of respondents said they were likely to switch jobs within the next year—up from 19% in 2022. BY Pavithra Mohan Over the past year, many experts have declared that the Great Resignation is finally over—including the … Continue reading The Great Resignation is over, but workers still want to quit
May 29, 2024 How do I quit my job without burning bridges? Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your departure, it’s always a good idea to leave on the best terms possible. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s mini-advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the … Continue reading How do I quit my job without burning bridges?
By Kathleen Davis January 26, 2024 Welcome to “Pressing Questions,” Fast Company‘s mini advice column. Twice a week, Deputy Editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions in less than one minute. Q: How do I know if I should quit my … Continue reading How do I know if I should quit my job?
By Jandra Sutton January 23, 2024 Quitting a job you love is rarely easy, even if you have another job waiting for you on the other side. On one hand, you might be leaving to accept a new role with a better salary or a new job title, which can make saying goodbye somewhat … Continue reading Here’s what it’s like to quit a job you love—and how to make it easier
