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Whenever I see articles about the "Great Resignation", "Big Quit" or whatever the hell the media has decided to call it this week a big part of the commentary is some old manager or executive commenting that employees just aren't loyal anymore.
That is because employees do not owe their employer any amount of loyalty. Employees are not loyal anymore is just code for "I treat my employees badly and/or underpay them but I don't know why they keep leaving". If they want "loyalty" they should treat their employees better, pay them what they will find elsewhere, don't give them a reason to leave. It is not an issue with young workers or the labour force at large, it is employers creating the issue.
That is because employees do not owe their employer any amount of loyalty. Employees are not loyal anymore is just code for "I treat my employees badly and/or underpay them but I don't know why they keep leaving". If they want "loyalty" they should treat their employees better, pay them what they will find elsewhere, don't give them a reason to leave. It is not an issue with young workers or the labour force at large, it is employers creating the issue.