I read an article recently that said workers were “revenge quitting” jobs at a higher frequency today than ever before. Revenge quitting? That sounds like a made-up term. Revenge quitting is attributed to situations where employees leave because of poor leadership and toxic cultures. Leaving a toxic culture isn’t revenge quitting. It’s smart.
The term revenge quitting makes it sound like the employee is at the center of the reasons for leaving the organization. In truth it’s the so-called leader who is at the center of the exodus. I’ve always felt that leaders get the workplace culture they deserve. If leadership treats their team-members poorly, if the culture lacks respect and appreciation for the people who work at the organization, then why should an employee stay?
The organizations with high-performance, sustainable cultures that build stronger businesses, communities, and people are always the organizations that attract and retain the best people. And, with the best people, you will win!
Focus on creating a culture that values people, values their opinions and ideas, and recognizes the needs that all people have and you’ll be on the right road for building a company where revenge quitting isn’t a possibility.
