The power has swung back to employers—and workers are paying for it in benefits, flexibility, and leverage
Employers have regained power over their employees, and the effects are already being felt. During the peak of the “Great Resignation” in November 2021, 4.5 million workers voluntarily resigned. As of last month, the number was about 3 million, as workers hesitate to quit at a time when job searches can drag on for months….