Employers who've been hoping the impending recession will mitigate the impacts of the Great Resignation might not want to get their hopes up. According to a new study from Amazon and market research firm Workplace Intelligence, a full two-thirds of all employees say they'll likely leave their job in the next year, and that figure sits at nearly three-quarters for Gen Z and Millenials. The reason for their potential departures? A lack of opportunities for career advancement and development in their current roles.
The research, which surveyed 3,000 workers, finds that employees are looking to advance their careers and develop their skills. For instance, though nearly 4 in 5 employees have recently benefited from career programs offered by their employers, they still desire additional benefits, like college tuition reimbursement and more networking opportunities.
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