June 19, 2011, Boston Globe, Chase Johnston, Katie
Now, as the economy slowly improves, many disgruntled employees who waited out the worst of it are seeking new jobs. Nearly two-thirds of employees are actively looking for new jobs, according to the Deloitte’s 2011 Human Capital Trends report. Another study by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. found that 1 in 3 people want to quit their jobs this year.
In some cases all it takes is one discouraged person leaving a company to give others the courage to do the same thing.
“It’s like someone leaving a party at 11 p.m.,’’ said Bob Kelleher, founder of Employee Engagement Group, a Waltham workplace consulting firm. “Someone asks, ‘Where is my coat?’ and 15 people stand up.’’
