Leaving a job because it no longer matches our personal beliefs. The trend of conscience quitting is linked to awareness of social, environmental and ethical issues, as well as the increased importance given to personal values in career choices. The phenomenon has grown in recent years, particularly among younger generations who are increasingly sensitive to impactful companies or inclusive recruitment. Dan Guez, co-founder of the OpenSourcing group, analyzed the phenomenon.
What is conscious quitting called?
It can be considered as a manifestation of the growing commitment of employees to act for a better world. In the United Kingdom or the United States, nearly 30% of young employees have already succumbed to conscience quitting. [ce chiffre provient du baromètre publié en février 2023 par le cabinet Opinium et l’ancien patron d’Unilever Paul Polman]. This is a new challenge that companies must face as Generation Z or millennials increasingly impose their own vision of the professional world. The reasons why employees leave their jobs can be varied. Some disagree with their company’s environmental or social practices, while others reject their company’s diversity policies. Cases of harassment or discrimination are also frequent reasons for leaving. Workers may also face situations of conflict between their personal values and the company’s values.
Is conscientious quitting a sign that the company and workers are evolving?
Yes and it has positive consequences. For some, it can be an opportunity to find a job in line with their personal values and to find greater satisfaction at work. For others, it can encourage them to work on their employer image by rethinking their environmental and social practices and taking into account the concerns of their current or future employees in terms of ethics and diversity. However, conscientious quitting represents a significant cost for employees, sensitive to this phenomenon, who give up their salary.
According to certain American studies, many employees have accepted lower remuneration to evolve in a professional environment in line with their personal values. Consciousness quitting is a trend that illustrates the growing importance given to personal values in career choices. This can be beneficial for workers and businesses, but can also present challenges. Companies have every interest in taking into account the concerns of their employees regarding ethics and social responsibility in order to maintain their commitment and loyalty. Employees, for their part, must consider the financial and professional consequences of their decision to leave their job for ethical reasons.
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2023-11-08 01:22:41
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