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Poor Management and Culture Drive Employees to Quit, Report Reveals
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News18•18-10-2026, 14:30
Poor Management and Culture Drive Employees to Quit, Report Reveals
- •A September 2026 report by Genius HRTech Limited highlights that career decisions are driven by more than just salary.
- •About 47 per cent of surveyed employees cited poor management or toxic workplace culture as the main reason for considering a job change.
- •Only 30 per cent of respondents pointed to compensation below market expectations as their primary motivation for leaving.
- •The findings are based on insights collected from 1,255 professionals across diverse sectors including IT, manufacturing, telecom, and finance.
- •Roughly 39 per cent of respondents stated they would stay with their current employer if offered better management, culture, or flexibility.
Key Questions Answered
According to Genius HRTech Limited's September 2026 report, 47 percent of respondents cited poor management or workplace culture as a key reason for wanting to change jobs, while 30 percent pointed to compensation falling below market expectations.
The report by Genius HRTech Limited is based on inputs gathered from 1,255 employees between September 1 and 30 across various sectors like IT, manufacturing, telecom, retail, finance and BFSI, FMCG, and engineering.
The report found that 39 percent of respondents would be more inclined to remain with their current employer if they were offered better management, a healthier workplace culture, or greater flexibility.
