Great Resignation
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Refers to the phenomenon of large-scale voluntary resignations by employees globally after the COVID-19 pandemic. Reasons include burnout, reassessment of life priorities, and the rise of remote work.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Reflect on the meaning of work. It marks a reversal in the balance of power between labor and capital. People are no longer willing to endure toxic work environments for the sake of a paycheck. Companies must shift from 'buying labor' to 'providing meaning and flexibility' to retain talent.
Anchor fast decisions
Refers to the wave of large-scale voluntary resignations since 2021 (especially in the U.S.), driven by the pandemic reshaping work values, burnout, and remote work expectations. The mechanism is a shift in preferences and bargaining power triggering resignations.
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