The national quitting rate remained at 2.3% for the third consecutive month in September, per the Labor Department, while a survey by Adecco reveals 73% of employees intend to stay in their job, an increase from 61% in 2022. Employers talk about the sudden drop in voluntary turnover and its effect on promotional opportunities and budget planning.

Four female Generation Z ad industry employees share their thoughts on the future of work and what they want from their employers. They talk about why a flexible, hybrid approach is best, why pay and mental health are equally important, the need for more mentorship and promotion opportunities, and why a diverse workplace is crucial.

Employers must address the barriers faced by women who want to return to the workforce after having children, and can ease their path back by implementing flexible working, maternity benefits and employee assistance programs, writes Trevor Bogan, regional director Americas at Top Employers Institute. "Women are the backbone of any workforce, and supporting them to return to the workplace after taking a break is critical for employers of choice," Bogan writes.

The coronavirus pandemic appears to be having a lasting impact on the labor force, as there are still two million more retirees than a Federal Reserve model would suggest. "While the gap seemed to be closing earlier in the year, it seems to have widened slightly since then," said Miguel Faria-e-Castro, a policy adviser with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

You can undermine your team and your leadership if you avoid dealing with uncomfortable issues, are constantly angry with your team, or keep reorganizing your team and their tasks, writes Marlene Chism. "Stop moving the chess pieces on the board and instead use your courage to speak to a new possibility," Chism writes.