Some workers report regretting their most recent resignations — exits that were potentially part of the so-called Great Resignation phenomenon; that finding means employers have a potential talent pool of alumni to recruit from, according to a July 11 report from Joblist.
That may be good news for employers that, despite tens of millions reported resignations, say they still struggle to fill roles.
In Joblist’s survey, conducted from April to June, one in four workers (26% of respondents) who left their jobs said they regret the decision. Hospitality workers were the most likely to regret their decision, according to the results, and healthcare workers were the least to express regret.
The most frequently cited reason for that regret was having quit without another job lined up – and experiencing difficulty landing a new role. Others said they missed the people at their former jobs or that the new job didn’t live up to their expectations.
And while a majority of those surveyed said they wouldn’t be interested in a return to a former employer, roughly a quarter said they were open to it and 17% said they’d definitely consider it.
“Given that quitting regret is somewhat common,” Joblist said, “employers are wise to reach back out to former employees when trying to fill roles in a tight hiring market.
