{"id":8378,"date":"2021-11-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/?p=8378"},"modified":"2021-11-02T09:13:12","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T13:13:12","slug":"the-great-resignation-what-this-new-era-of-work-means-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/the-great-resignation-what-this-new-era-of-work-means-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Resignation: What This New Era of Work Means for You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

More and more frequently, you may be seeing \u201cHelp Wanted\u201d signs posted above stores and restaurants. But this national trend in labor shortages, commonly referred to as The Great Resignation, is affecting more than just retail and food service. In fact, it\u2019s not really a labor shortage in the traditional sense, but a unique reconceptualization of work by the average person across all sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In August 2021 alone, 2.9% of the American workforce, or 4.1 million people<\/a>, quit their jobs. Economists and other researchers generally agree that this drop in employment isn\u2019t due solely to market forces. Anthony Klotz, the Texas A&M psychologist who coined the term \u201cThe Great Resignation,\u201d believes a major factor in job departures is that people are re-evaluating their relationship to work in the wake of COVID-19<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These \u201cpandemic epiphanies\u201d make workers less likely to maintain positions they find unsatisfactory, and more likely to feel empowered in their search for better (or more fulfilling) roles in the workforce. This paradigm shift has led to an abundance of people searching for new jobs, and many employers trying to fill newly opened positions. No matter which end of the spectrum you find yourself on, Meetup can help you navigate The Great Resignation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get started in your job search  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Letting go of your current position and betting on yourself in the job market is a scary prospect. However, you can be confident with the knowledge that now is an advantageous time to be an employee. Because employers are facing work shortages, they are not only more likely to hire, but more likely to make concessions around remote work, flexible schedules, pay rate, and more.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you begin submitting applications, think deeply about what kind of work you\u2019d like to do. If you\u2019ve already gone down the rabbit hole of unfulfilling work once, do your best to avoid a repeat journey by considering factors like work\/life balance and daily routine as important as salary and benefits when assessing possible job leads.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re venturing into a new field, it\u2019s easy to feel intimidated with a relative lack of experience and professional contacts. Meetup can help you with everything from industry connections to specific, practical lessons related to your future job. For example, if you want to advance your career in tech<\/a>, joining a Meetup group like Thinkful Austin | Careers in Tech<\/a> is a great way to receive mentorship and career coaching while learning concrete skills like HTML coding.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to find employees if you have open roles <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As an employer, finding a good fit for your open position is crucial to team-wide success. These days, it can feel like an uphill battle. For the best results, start with the basics: reach out to contacts in your business network for possible leads. You never know who might know someone who knows someone who\u2019s qualified and looking for a new job!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t able to find a good match through word of mouth alone, turn to internet-based recruitment. Remember to put as much time and effort into online job postings as you would at an in-person information session or job fair. First impressions matter, and in an era when workers are more discerning, you can\u2019t afford to cut corners. When placing your well-crafted job posting, think beyond LinkedIn and your company\u2019s website: try audience-specific job boards like RemoteWoman<\/a> and RemotePOC<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Networking is a two-way street. Meetup career groups and events aren\u2019t only for those who want to advance their own career. They\u2019re also an excellent resource for employers looking to connect with talented individuals who may be well-suited for an open position. Meetup has nearly 16 million members around the world<\/a> who are specifically interested in professional networking!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do if you\u2019ve left the workforce  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What if you\u2019re neither employee nor employer? You may be transitioning to full-time parenting, you might have recently retired, or you could just be taking an extended sabbatical. Whatever the case may be, there\u2019s a lot more time in your life that doesn\u2019t revolve around your profession, so how are you going to spend it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While enjoying some well-deserved free time, it\u2019s important to stay active. Extended downtime can be a slippery slope that leads to feeling distant from the things you love to do and the people you love to share those things with. Make time for socializing, hobbies, getting outdoors, and learning new skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you want to play badminton<\/a>, learn une nouvelle langue<\/em><\/a>, make pottery<\/a>, or anything in between, Meetup can help you do it with people who are as passionate as you. If you don\u2019t see a group in your area engaging in your favorite pastime, you can easily create your own Meetup group<\/a> and invite others to join you. Outside of work, you can still enjoy the benefits of having a strong community, like social interaction, a sense of belonging, and working toward a common purpose. Plus, if you plan to re-enter the workforce at a later date, your new network will make that transition much simpler.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The modern job market has presented record-breaking gaps between employees and employers. 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