Before They Quit: 7 Clues Your Star Employees Are Eyeing the Exit

Most of the time, people leave jobs emotionally way before they leave physically. They send out little signals first. Here’s what to watch for:

🔵 Quieter in meetings.
They used to throw out ideas. Now they barely talk.

🔵 No more big ideas.
Their creativity has dried up.

🔵 Not volunteering for new projects.
They don't want to commit to anything long-term.

🔵 Always tired or stressed.
Burnout can be the first step out the door.

🔵 Leaving work earlier, showing up later.
They’re already halfway checked out.

🔵 Lots of LinkedIn activity.
New profile picture? Updating their experience? Watch out.

🔵 Complaining more, defending less.
When they stop protecting the company’s reputation, they’re done.

Quick Actions You Can Take:

Ask how they’re doing. Show you care, don’t assume.
Offer a growth plan. Give them something exciting to work toward.
Fix the small annoyances. They add up faster than you think.

If you catch the clues early, you might still keep your best players. Ignore them, and it’s goodbye.

Sources:

• Forbes

• Gallup Workplace Reports