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How to spot an employee who鈥檚 about to quit (and the right way to resign)

WASHINGTON 鈥 The No. 1 reason for an employee quitting is taking another job for more money. But a survey from human resources consulting firm Robert Half finds other reasons that rank high that have nothing to do with money.

Not feeling appreciated, being bored or feeling unchallenged, and a horrible commute also ranked high.

But only 6 percent in the survey cited a bad boss as their reason for quitting.

鈥淚n today鈥檚 day and age, a lot of employees don鈥檛 have that much direct contact with their boss. If they鈥檙e working remotely, they only talk to their boss via Skype or phone,鈥 Trey Barnette at Robert Half鈥檚 Washington region office told 海角精品黑料.

There are ways a boss can spot an employee that might be about to quit.

鈥淥ne we found in the survey is a wardrobe change. Maybe they鈥檙e not dressing as professionally as they have in the past,鈥 Barnette said.

鈥淔requent absences, unexpectedly taking time off, making more personal calls, a lack of enthusiasm and last but not least just being very secretive,鈥 he said.

If you are preparing to resign, Robert Half Office Team offers some tips on how to quit the right way:

  • Give adequate notice. Two weeks is standard.
  • Tell your boss before other employees. That includes posting news of your new job on social media.
  • Don鈥檛 be dramatic. No matter the reason, no malice, no pranks and no stunts.
  • Don鈥檛 accept your boss鈥 counteroffer. There is a reason you no longer liked your job and sought another.
  • Be helpful during the transition. Resist the urge to slack off and mentally check out.
  • Be sure to digitally collect all of your contacts before your last day.
  • Email a final goodbye to colleagues. Keep it positive and include your personal email.

Robert Half鈥檚 survey of hiring managers finds 83 percent say the manner in which someone quits either somewhat or greatly affects their future career opportunities.

Robert Half鈥檚 Office Team survey included more than 2,800 workers and more than 300 HR managers in the U.S.

Jeff Clabaugh

Jeff Clabaugh has spent 20 years covering the Washington region's economy and financial markets for 海角精品黑料 as part of a partnership with the Washington Business Journal, and officially joined the 海角精品黑料 newsroom staff in January 2016.

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