In the context of the great resignation, do you think the demands put forth by employees are acceptable?

The pandemic has made it clear that employees can work productively away from the office and their manager's scrutiny. The Great Resignation highlighted the discomfort of their work culture in the office versus the comfort of working from home. The global workforce is looking for more than a 9-5 job that pays bills. They are looking for flexibility to work from anywhere. Even the perks they expect have changed, like having unlimited PTO or medical insurance that covers medical health issues. The demands put forth by employees seem reasonable. If remote work is possible, why not opt for it?

Yes! I think that the demand put forth by employees is acceptable because after covid 19 pandemic there have been a lot of changes in employees' lives where when coming back to work they want a few changes in their work so that it is easy for them to survive. There should be a level of flexibility in working from home and hybrid as it allows many employees to bring a work life balance. Secondly, as we see that many people have either lost their jobs or resigned by their own choice, maybe because of lack of opportunities, so now it's their right to get job security and career growth opportunities so that they can flourish in life. Employees work for their employers with loyalty so now if workers demanding something that would benefit them in the long run is not to be counted as not acceptable as when their demands are being acceptable they get more committed to the companies.

Needed change has finally arrived. In context to the Great Resignation, I think the demands put forth by employees are completely acceptable and well deserved. Demands such as employee well-being, PTO, workplace flexibility, and reasonable pay are all changes that, frankly, were well overdue. It shouldn’t be a demand to ask for a pay increase to cover inflation and rising rent, it shouldn’t be a demand to be trusted with flexible work hours and it shouldn’t be a demand to implement employee well-being as a company practice. These changes should have been in effect years ago, but it took the Great Resignation to actually give employees leverage to demand system change in the workplace that was well overdue.

Employees demanding anything, even during The Great Resignation, isn’t a good idea. However, opening a conversation with an employee who wants more with the idea may be acceptable to both parties. The Great Resignation has empowered employees who’d like more, and they have more employment options, but putting forth demands only puts employers on the defensive. Discussing with your talent as a group what they may want in terms of increased benefits or flexibility is a good way to gauge satisfaction. Allowing as many employees as possible to benefit from new perks through conversation is more acceptable and likely to induce change than any one employee demanding something.

Great Resignation has impacted the economy of the country badly. Many businesses have faced huge losses because of the Resignation of employees. The employees highlighted many demands, which can be considered the reason for their Resignation, including high wages, fewer working hours, and many others. Some of the demands raised by employees, like a salary increase, were acceptable. Employees should be awarded according to their abilities. This boosts their energy and motivates them to give their best. Therefore, most of the demands made by employees seem acceptable.

If I had to answer "yes" or "no" to whether demands put forth by employees are acceptable, I would say yes. Or at least some of those demands are acceptable. Like businesses, also employees face economic problems, recession, or inflation. It's not surprising that they are raising their work expectations. However, each industry and, looking more narrowly, each company faces different effects of the great resignation. Such personalization of the problem makes it necessary for each entity individually to answer whether demands put forth by employees are acceptable. If the company is in a good financial position, and it will be a bigger problem to lose experienced employees than to incur the costs of retaining them, it is worth meeting the workforce requirements. However, suppose the employee's demands would be a source of financial problems for the company, which could lead to bankruptcy in the worst-case scenario. Then, the company must be assertive and refuse to agree to those demands.

It’s time we considered the employees in the workplace. In the context of the Great Resignation, the “demands” that employees are putting forth are more than acceptable, they are requirements, and they are overdue. These “demands” from the workforce are simply for livable wages and livable working conditions and that shouldn’t be something they have to fight and argue for. It took the Great Resignation to put in place changes that should have been happening years ago to support the health and sustainability of our workforce.

The pandemic has offered difficult lessons to corporations that are staunch on tradition. First and foremost, we must each recognize that employees are, above all, people. They have entire lives outside of the work that they do, and responsibilities that take precedence regardless of the circumstance. From taking care of aging parents to attending a doctor's appointment, the modern workplace must be a place of acceptance and understanding. Not only is this crucial from a health and wellness standpoint, but also through the lens of productivity. Workers will not perform at their best if they're weighed down by personal crises, anxiety, and the worries of their personal life. The 'demands' that employees are making are simply an appeal to respect these separations, and to give workers the space they need to attend to all matters that are meaningful to them. They're more than fair; they're necessary in helping employees get back to feeling like themselves again.

In the context of the great resignation, do you think the demands put forth by employees are acceptable? This trend may be caused by a pandemic of burnout, a general reevaluation of priorities and what really matters, labour scarcity, and more businesses inviting employees back to the office. There are a few things to think about: Define distinct work-life boundaries. People are working an additional two hours per day on average since the outbreak. Even while receiving Slack messages at 10 p.m. or emails on the weekend can be considered normal, it is not acceptable. Recognize, value, and normalise your life outside of work. The "Great Resignation" is proof that workers may be changing their outlook from one of "live to work" to "work to live." It might be difficult to announce that your priorities are looking after your mental health or spending more time with your family.

Companies well know the demands of employees due to the phenomenon of the Great Resignation. Some of them include better work-life balance, flexibility, less commuting time, and greater care for mental health. The pandemic has shown everyone that, in one way or another, it is possible to 'survive' without being dependent on a job that does not add value and development and that has only results as the objective. Thus, the demands of today's workers are related to an equal focus, that is, that companies care equally for results and their employees. Based on this, workers' demands are fully acceptable in the context of the Great Resignation.

One of the great things that did come from the pandemic was the fact that the fear it created ended up forcing many people to rethink their priorities in life. After all, when being faced with the possibility of their lives suddenly being cut short, it begs the fair question, “am I truly satisfied with the life I am living?” And after spending years in unfulfilling, dead-end jobs, it makes sense that many would want to reconsider the place that work has in their lives, as the pandemic didn’t start this paradigm shift but rather it was the trigger that awakened all the pent-up dissatisfaction with the conventional and out-dated way of work. As such, it's safe to say that most of the demands being put forward are not just fair but essential because people aren’t quitting their jobs to avoid working, but rather they simply realised that they need a framework in the workplace that truly values their efforts and the time they spend away from those they care about.

Some demands are acceptable. Things like flexible working hours, working remotely and employee benefits to ensure mental health are acceptable. However, there are some demands that are unacceptable especially according to the job description. For customer service to not want to work shifts, or for employees asking for double the salary or PTO without any constraints can end up putting the business at harm and actually cause more damage s well as financial restraints than hiring the employees in the first place. When an employee does not have the necessary skills to perform the job or not accepting the nature of the job, the demands do not make sense any longer.

Yes, the demands are acceptable based on the underlying conditions during the great resignation, I strongly feel that the demands by the employees are justifiable and acceptable. The factors that led to the great resignation are not insignificant. Serious concerns were raised and it is my opinion that these concerns are not only genuine but could also have a positive impact to the future of the workplace environment if well addressed. Demands such as better work environments, flexible working hours, and better pay among others only need an understanding between the employer and the employees. Coming to a consensus will be a win for both parties and eventually a betterment of the global working environment.

For the companies that are already large size businesses and are earning much more than what they give their employees, in this case negotiating the salary is okay. But for the small and medium businesses out there whose revenue is still not that great, asking for salary negotiation is not acceptable as they're doing what they can to give you the best pay. Before demanding, they should give thorough research on the salary that higher executives and beginners get and compare it to themselves. This can easily give them a glimpse of whether what they are doing is right or wrong. And if they still want it, after delivering the results for three to six months, they should think of asking it and not just before showing any skills or talent they have.

The demands put forth by employees today are both acceptable and completely understandable. In my experience as a business owner the biggest shift in employee demands relates to leadership and workplace culture. Of course salary, benefits and career development are up there, but overall professionals are simply no longer willing to compromise on compassionate, competent and functional leadership. They want to work in an environment that considers them as humans, not simply employees, and in fact this is actually driving a broader cultural move towards improved leadership and working culture throughout many industries. The more professionals get clear about the type of leadership they require, the faster that cultural change in leadership will develop.

After two years of having no control over their lives, it's reasonable that workers want to take back some of that control. The easiest way for them to do it is to make those demands at work. Because we know that many jobs can be done remotely, this has been a big point of negotiation with employees. If an employee can do their work from home, and be more engaged and productive, then I think they should be allowed to do so. There is no use in trying to get good work from an unhappy employee. This concession is one that most employers can live with if the results are positive, and the employee's work doesn't suffer.

I think employees are right in asking for more from their employers. More geographical flexibility, more consideration of personal lives are all valid concerns that companies are now addressing because employees are more empowered as a result of the great resignation. My concern is: where do companies draw the line? At which point can organizations no longer meet every request of every employee? I certainly it's acceptable for employees to ask for more, though eventually it will lead to conflict if not kept in check.

I believe the demands brought forth by employees are acceptable if the correct road map is implemented. Instead of going back and forth with the workforce, employers can meet the market as long as a company’s expectations are met. They should understand that if employees enjoy their job, they will be more focused and productive to stay in their position. Companies may see an increase in sales due to the newfound enthusiasm from the workforce.

It's hard to predict whether demands are acceptable without knowing the demands. Certain demands are certainly acceptable. For instance, if an employee wants flexibility in work hours then the demand must be granted. However, if the demands are outrageous, like an untimed promotion or pay hike, employees must tackle the situation carefully. Demands are likely to be put forth. One can't escape from them. But, if demands are sensible, employers shouldn't delay to accept them. Losing an employee as a vague demand isn't going to work in the present era of talent crunch.

Many have said that the Great Resignation is also the ‘Great Reckoning’ for companies and start-ups. We, at CocoLoan, can definitely attest to this. Some of our team members have resigned, not because they had a bad experience working with us, but because they received better compensation offers elsewhere. In hindsight, I think we should have listened to them more about their calls for raising their current salary packages. However, we couldn’t adjust our budget back then and so, we have to let some of our employees pursue other career choices. Their demands are acceptable because we currently live in a difficult time. With inflation and recession looming overhead, it is much smarter to find opportunities wherein you will be fairly compensated.