People are leaving their jobs in record numbers. What’s behind the so-called Great Resignation? Episode 30 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast summarizes the problem and outlines how Christian leaders should respond when workers leave en masse.
Timestamps:
[00:05] - Intro
[00:39] - Statistics on the size of the Great Resignation
[01:40] - Many businesses are trying to solve the problem with pay or compensation improvements.
[02:22] - People are leaving not just for pay, but because they feel undervalued as people.
[03:20] - The mathematical struggle and need for better pay is real. Scripture is clear about fair pay.
[04:35] - Christian leaders have an obligation to review wages and to not assume that workers are greedy if they promote wage increases.
[05:27] - Mistreatment because of wealth temptations is easier for me to understand than ignoring and dismissing people as human beings.
[06:10] - Christians need to ask themselves what justification they have for dismissing others.
[07:01] - Accepting Christian equality requires people not to settle for broken systems.
[07:53] - Culture is deliberately built, so check your values.
[08:48] - Prayer
[09:34] - Outro/What’s coming up next
Key takeaways:
Relevant Links:
Resignation nation: Record number of Americans quit their jobs before the holidays
Employers Respond to Great Resignation by Raising Pay, Improving Benefits
The Great Resignation is leading workers down new career paths
A new era for the American worker
From the Great Resignation to Lying Flat, Workers Are Opting Out
How States Are Spending American Rescue Plan Funds
