Georgia ranked among the states with the highest number of workers quitting their jobs, even as state officials tout the lowest unemployment rate on record.

Georgia ranks 5th in the nation for workers quitting their jobs, despite low unemployment rate

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareJuly 23, 2022July 23, 2022

Georgia ranked among the states with the highest number of workers quitting their jobs, even as state officials tout the lowest unemployment rate on record.

In what has been dubbed the Great Resignation, Americans have been quitting their jobs in record numbers in recent months - a trend that shows no signs of slowing.

Georgia By The Numbers

Here’s how many people are quitting their jobs in Georgia

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareMay 26, 2022May 26, 2022

A record high 4.5 million Americans quit their job in November 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics - continuing a trend of record-breaking quit rates throughout the year. Broad explanations for what has been dubbed the Great Resignation include child care demands in the face of school closures, pandemic-related workplace risks or challenges, and a desire for a better job or one with higher pay and more benefits.

Georgia By The Numbers

The Great Resignation: Here’s how many Georgians quit their jobs

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022

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