{"id":2005,"date":"2016-04-05T09:13:03","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T09:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.quicktoptens.com\/?p=2005"},"modified":"2016-04-05T09:13:03","modified_gmt":"2016-04-05T09:13:03","slug":"why-employees-quit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/top-tens\/lifestyle\/why-employees-quit","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Reasons Why Employees Quit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to reduce the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quicktoptens.com\/top-tens\/lifestyle\/why-employees-quit\" target=\"_blank\">attrition rate<\/a> in company? To effectively do this it\u2019s very important to know the reason behind why employees quit. Let\u2019s analyse the major reasons based on age group. The reasons are categorized\u00a0based on age group because the priorities and requirements of the employees varies based on his stage of life. The youngsters might leave the company for higher studies, higher pay, take a look at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quicktoptens.com\/top-tens\/lifestyle\/why-good-employees-leave\" target=\"_blank\">why good employees leave at younger age<\/a>. While a middle aged person\u2019s priority will be stability and family, check here to understand the reason behind <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quicktoptens.com\/top-tens\/lifestyle\/employee-attrition\" target=\"_blank\">Employee attrition at the middle age<\/a>. When you reach the baby boomer\u2019s stage your priority will be health and retirement benefits. Here are the top 10 reasons why employees quit the company at baby boomer&#8217;s stage.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0Reasons Why Employees Quit &#8211; Baby Boomers\u00a0<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\">(Age 51 and above)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2037\" src=\"http:\/\/www.quicktoptens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/retire.jpg\" alt=\"retire\" width=\"251\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/retire.jpg 128w, http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/retire-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><em><strong>Unsatisfied with work culture<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Change in work culture due to change in management or some other reason leads to agitation among employees. The rules might be brought by a younger management and this band feels very insecure and lack of discipline due to changes. Mainly adapting to new changes is little difficult for this band as they have been working in the previous structure for long time.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><em><strong>Reorganization or merger<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reorganization or merger with other companies and change in management affects this band the most. Especially for employees who has been working in the same company for a long time find it very difficult to adjust to new rules and policies laid by the new management.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><em><strong>No opportunity for further growth<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At this stage opportunity for further growth is very limited and hence many resign seeking better opportunities.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><em><strong>Retirement<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When employees reach this age they are mostly done with their financial commitments. Now they want to lead a relaxed and pressure free life hence, few employees retire when they reach this age.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><em><strong>Health issues<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Health issues related to stress and age starts cropping up by this age and many resign to take care of themselves or family.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><em><strong>Long commute<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Long travel to the workplace becomes quite difficult and is not preferred for employees of this category.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><em><strong>Schedule conflict<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Late night calls and slogging after work hours is not preferred by employees.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><em><strong>Company downsized<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Due to company downsizing the employees feel their position is at risk and try out in other companies.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><em><strong>Policies and procedure<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strict policies and procedures are difficult for the employees to adhere especially for employees of this age group.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><em><strong>Company Image.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Company Image is yet another reason for resignation in this age group. Before retirement they want to work in a well established firm.<\/p>\n<p>The Company HR\u00a0can further analyse <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quicktoptens.com\/top-tens\/lifestyle\/reasons-for-leaving-a-job\" target=\"_blank\">why employees quit the company\u00a0from employee perspective<\/a> and take necessary action to improve the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quicktoptens.com\/top-tens\/lifestyle\/employee-attrition\" target=\"_blank\">employee attrition rate\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0and address employee retention challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to reduce the attrition rate in company? To effectively do this it\u2019s very important to know the reason behind why employees quit. Let\u2019s analyse the major reasons based on age group. The reasons are categorized\u00a0based on age group because the priorities and requirements of the employees varies based on his stage of life. 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