How to win the race for talent

To better understand the reasons for increasing quit rates and turnover and why so many jobs remain unfilled, consider the findings of surveys conducted during the pandemic. A Mercer Marsh Benefits Health on Demand survey of more than 14,000 workers in 2021 found both positive and negative impacts from the pandemic, and a clear majority of respondents said they value support from their employer. Nearly 62% of employees who felt supported by their employer during the pandemic believe their employer cares about their health and well-being. By comparison, only 19% of those employees who said they had poor support felt their employer cares. Of those employees who felt supported, 44% said they were less likely to leave their job.