We invite Students, Academics, and Employers to respond to the same questions on the subject of “Why We Work” to reflect, compare, and understand how they see the “Future of Work” differently.
We invite Students, Academics, and Employers to respond to the same questions on the subject of “Why We Work” to reflect, compare, and understand how they see the “Future of Work” differently.
Q11. The Leaking Bucket Syndrome; The Leaking Bucket Syndrome became familiar when colleges and workplaces noticed people leaving faster than they could be replaced — talent flowing out as quickly as new talent arrived. Since around 2017–2024, discussions on burnout, low engagement, unclear growth, and unstable systems made this phrase a quiet warning. Many are saying that retention is now harder than recruitment.
Survey Question: So when someone says an organization has a “leaking bucket,” what does it personally mean to you?