Why Workers Aren't Going Back

Posted Oct 06, 2021

More than 1800 people who lost their jobs during the pandemic share the top reasons they aren't seeking jobs.

31% Concerned about contracting Covid-19

24% Lack of jobs in my area

23% Lack of childcare

22% Make more on unemployment

22% Make the same on unemployment

20% Start my own business

20% Don't want to update resume

19% Pursuing education or training for a new career

19% Decided to retire

17% Don't want to get the Covid-19 vaccine

Source: Resume Builder