They are trying to rebrand it as the Great Reshuffle:
“It started off as “the Great Resignation” – swathes of workers inspired, or driven, by lockdowns to quit their jobs.
Now this job market trend has morphed into something more nuanced. Following a period of unprecedented uncertainty and disruption, millions of workers are leaving their jobs in search of roles with a better work-life balance and a workplace more aligned with their values.
It’s been dubbed “the Great Reshuffle”, and it’s shaking up the labour market.”
I just find the attempt a little absurd. The people who created the Davos conference are trying to tell everyone what is really happening is a reshuffling–as though working people can't speak for themselves.
And while I am sure that tons of people are looking for better jobs–everyone has bills to pay, after all–it is pretty bold to try and replace a social movement with a cheap slogan of 'searching for a better work-life balance'.
Source: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/02/great-reshuffle-jobs-market-resignation/