Research shows workplace trend for ‘rage quitting’

The latest research study to be published indicates that there is a rising trend among UK employees for ‘rage quitting’; with one out of every seven stating that they have done this.

Reed.co.uk conducted a survey of workers in this country that spoke to over 2,000 of them. The results found that around 15% had ‘rage quit’ at one time or another. That term is used to describe a sudden and angry resignation from a job that does not involve working the usual notice period. According to the recruitment website, most ‘rage quitting’ is down to employees feeling that they are not being treated fairly.

Among the reasons for it that were cited in the survey was bad performance by managers, which was named by over a third. Workplace culture was also a major factor – with 27% stating that they had walked out because the culture of their companies made them unhappy.

This is further evidence of the importance of cultural issues to employee retention. That is why some firms opt to bring in a company culture consultancy to help them improve it.

Another key reason for ‘rage quitting’ that was highlighted by the survey was salary dissatisfaction. 26% said that this was why they had done it.

Speaking to Personnel Today, Reed Group CEO James Reed said:

“Revenge quitting is clearly being driven by social media. But it is a symptom of deeper workplace failures. While I understand frustration, acting in anger rarely serves anyone. Employees burn bridges and employers lose trust.”

He advised employees to calm down before acting.