The Great Resignation has been a wake-up call for employers. As people began quitting in droves, organizations and people leaders were forced to find and implement ways to increase employee retention and build more resilient workforces.

Among the many measures taken to stem attrition, coaching proved to be one of the most effective. Upskilling and coaching employees not only helped increase performance and productivity but also ensured better engagement. Leaders realized that employees who felt supported and valued in their roles were more likely to stay long-term. Companies that provided employees with the opportunity to expand their skills were able to retain their best people and fill existing resource and skill gaps within their organization.

Coaching helped impart key skills required at the workplace and imbued employees with a sense of belonging, engagement, accountability, and fulfillment – exactly the kind of deeper-level results needed to retain employees in today’s workforce.

This report examines the causes of the Great Resignation and shares its perspective on coaching and other strategies to stem the trend.