Do Healthy Workplaces Matter to Employees?

No one knows, really, what it is going to be like returning to the workplace, except those who never left. We do know two things, though, that are harbingers of what might not go well. One is that an unexpectedly high number of people are quitting in the wake of “return to work.” Second, people want more from their employer — guarantees that their health, safety, and wellbeing are being promoted.
Why would people want to quit a job with secure employment where their friends and professional relationships are? Reasons include the commute, loss of autonomy, bad organizational culture, job strain, and inequitable treatment. For many, it’s just not worth it anymore.
Why are they asking for more now? Millennials are leading the way in demanding a better work life. Their loyalty to an employer is paper-thin, and much of their decision to quit reflects their relationship with the boss. Also, they want a more balanced life than previous generations did at their age.