28% of Employees Plan to Quit Soon

This article reports on a McKinsey study, Great Attrition, surveying about 1,300 German employees. It finds a rising willingness to leave: roughly one in three respondents plans to resign within the next three to six months, driven largely by perceived low pay, dissatisfaction with management, and limited career progression. Specific findings include 36% unhappy with their leaders and 34% citing a lack of development or promotion prospects. Compensation is a key retention factor, with about 50% indicating fair pay as important to staying, while 39% value reliable teamwork and 38% value flexibility. The piece also references the HDI Berufes-Studie 2022, noting growing demand for leisure and increasing discussion around a four-day workweek, including cross-country differences (Poland 50% vs. Austria 26%). Julian Kirchherr, a McKinsey partner, emphasizes fair pay, fair leadership, and friendly teams as core retention levers. Inflation above 10% is noted as a reason to adjust compensation promptly.