Always let your conscience be your guide. While none of us have our own personal Jiminy Cricket sitting on our shoulders, many workers are now making job choices based more on their conscience than a paycheck. We're experiencing a conscious awakening, taking intentional steps to ensure our workplaces do more good than harm to our wellbeing, society, and the planet. People want to show up to places that align with their values and want to do work that creates something more meaningful — and impactful — for not just the employees and stakeholders but society and the planet too. If alignment is missing in these areas, they're leaving their roles in search of it somewhere else.

What is conscious quitting?

It's not enough for companies to provide competitive pay and benefits to attract top talent; they also need strong values that employees can align with on a personal level. No one wants to work for the big bad corporation, but instead, we want companies to use their influence, power, and money to create a better, healthier world for all. Over 4000 employees in the U.K. and U.S. were surveyed, and an overwhelming majority said they want to work for companies that have a greater impact on the world. Still, two-thirds didn't believe companies were going far enough to tackle environmental and societal challenges. Nearly half of the respondents said they'd resign if their individual values didn't align with the organizations (even with the slowing job market, layoffs, and continued inflation). These opinions are manifesting in the latest workplace trend — conscious quitting.