Much has been written about the Great Resignation; it is a phenomenon of profound significance. As leaders, we need to look at ourselves, our own practices and our peer/employee relationships to clearly see the path forward.Those who are leaders and directors of units in higher education, as many readers of Inside Higher Ed are, should take this opportunity to consider how they can better serve their staff members. The benefits of a happy and fulfilling workplace are not just in retention in this quits era, but in productivity as well. Happiness, in one study, resulted in a 12 percent spike in productivity, while unhappiness was associated with a 10 percent drop. From nearly half a century of supervising, leading and team building in higher education, here are a few of my personal observations that you and your colleagues may find worth considering.
