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Great Resignation stories

New SAP study uncovers impact of 'the great resignation'

Coined in 2021, the phrase 'the great resignation' refers to millions of employees globally leaving their jobs. The phenomenon is real and impacting SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Manufacturing

Highest paying regions revealed

Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Wellington now top the pay table, as median hourly wages climb to NZD $27 across trades and industrial jobs.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022

Global Stories

Great Resignation stories

Artificial Intelligence

Firms risk losing 40% productivity gains as AI training lags

Despite 88% of employees using AI, companies risk losing up to 40% of productivity gains due to poor training and weak talent strategies, a global survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Human Capital Management

Note to employers: jobseekers demand seamless digital experiences

From the Great Resignation to Quiet Quitting, employers are having to manage rapidly evolving and ever more nuanced dynamics within the workforce.

By Gregg Ostrowski • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2023

Software Development

IWD 2023: Culture Matters - How to Cultivate Elite, Highly Effective Teams

I've been a manager for more than 15 years, and during that time, I've learned not only from others' mistakes and best practices but from my own.

By Neta Gur-Ari Krakover • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Jobs

JobAdder reveals reality of 'the great resignation'

The reports together highlight the impact of 'the great resignation' and worsening candidate shortages - reflecting a tight talent market.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022

Human Capital Management

The world is your talent pool

The concept of a talent shortage may be a myth as companies embrace remote work and tap into a borderless talent pool.

By Charlie Ferguson • 4 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Leveraging technology in contact centres to reduce attrition rates

Many organisations worldwide have accelerated DX to better respond to changing market drivers and business environments after the disruption of the pandemic.

By Rod Lester • 4 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Marketing Technologies

How organisations can meet employees' changing expectations

The global employment market has shifted, leading to the great resignation as workers seek better opportunities. #Resignation #Employment.

By Charlie DeWitt • 4 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022

Data Analytics

Keeping developers happy amid the Great Resignation

Research from Salesforce's MuleSoft shows that 98% of Australian organisations say it has become more difficult to retain skilled developers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2022

Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Smith Brothers Media

Digital agency Smith Brothers Media's CEO, James Smith, discusses the impact of The Great Resignation on businesses in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022

Data Analytics

Using workforce disruption to position your company for success

Organisational leaders can prepare to modernise HR and finance functions as pandemic-triggered events deplete talent.

By Adam Krebet • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Great Resignation stories

Hybrid & Remote Work

Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks

Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Europe's Low Code No Code Revolution: Unlocking Innovation, Agility, and Digital Transformation

Europe's institutions combat a talent shortage and the Great Resignation by harnessing Low-code/No-Code technology, quickening app development whilst fostering innovation and digital transformation.

By Naresh Duddu • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Recruitment

Rise in job satisfaction signals 'The Big Stay' among tech youth

Surge in job satisfaction among young Australian tech professionals signals a shift from 'Great Resignation' to 'The Big Stay'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

EduTech

UK IT leaders report dire skills gap in AI, reveals Telehouse study

Telehouse study reveals a significant artificial intelligence skills gap among UK IT leaders, with 33% reporting insufficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Hybrid & Remote Work

Bridging the generation gap: Gen Z in the workforce

Generation Z, the new breed of digital nomads, is shaking up the world of work and forcing employers to align with their values and provide flexibility.

By Chris Wade • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023