These Charts Put 'The Great Resignation' in Perspective

From safety concerns as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, to more people choosing flexible and remote work options, to workers quitting in search of better jobs with higher pay and more opportunities for upward advancement, the factors behind 'The Great Resignation' are myriad and complex. In this segment of Backstage Pass, recorded on Jan. 5, featuring Fool contributors Jason Hall and Rachel Warren, Jason reviews a series of charts looking back at the job market in the years leading up to the pandemic and discusses some of the factors fueling these current trends. Jason Hall: Anytime that purple line is above the yellow, that's a concern.