58% of Employees Plan to Leave Despite High Job Satisfaction, isolved Report Finds
Event summary
- isolved's 2026-2027 Voice of the Workforce report reveals 58% of employees plan to leave despite 90% reporting job satisfaction.
- 56% of employees have already applied for new jobs in the past 12 months.
- 63% of employees have experienced payroll or pay issues, with 53% saying a payroll mistake would make them look for a new job.
- Only 25% of employees feel their employer communicates clearly, with 27% saying unclear communication makes them want to leave.
The big picture
The report highlights a paradox in the labor market where job satisfaction does not equate to loyalty, signaling a shift towards proactive job seeking. This trend is driven by factors such as stagnation fatigue, everyday friction, and a lack of clarity in communication and career paths. The findings underscore the need for employers to go beyond financial compensation to retain top talent, focusing on forward momentum, skill development, and long-term career mobility.
What we're watching
- Stagnation Fatigue
- How employers will address the phenomenon of 'stagnation fatigue' where employees feel stuck despite being satisfied with their current roles.
- Everyday Friction
- Whether organizations can reduce everyday friction points such as payroll errors and scheduling challenges to improve retention.
- Clarity and Communication
- The pace at which companies will implement clearer communication, defined expectations, and transparent career paths to drive engagement and retention.
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