The Great Resignation is effecting the US med device companies. This movement is real. Resignation rates are highest among highly trained, mid-career employees.
Talking with orthopedic and spine candidates, I have noticed that there is something going on here. In the recruiting world today, candidates seem to have more clout, more sway and more audacity.
Why... Let me try to unpack this and give employers some advice.
There are several factors at play here.
1) New Habits.
Employees who went remote for many months became acclimated with a better work-life balance. They are resisting the demands to return to the old office. The commute now feels weird. 45 minutes in a car twice a day seems like a waste of time.
2) Burnout.
Employee burnout has increased as the ortho companies are doing more top line revenue with less employees. The stress of C19 and change has added to this work stress.
3) Work/Life Flex.
Employees, in general, want more work flexibility than the ortho company wants to provide. Some workers are voting with their feet when told that it is time to physically be on-site a few days per week.
4) Management.
Many employees simply hate their bosses. We have all had on...
