This edition of the Beamery Talent Index explores what is driving the great resignation as the reality of the return to the office bites, and suggests remote working hinders progression and culture. In the fierce battle for talent, businesses across the globe continue to grapple with a tremendous amount of rapid change. As workers call for employers to meet their evolving needs, organisations must now adopt a truly Talent First approach. This research shines the spotlight on the widening gap between employee optimism, and the retention issues plaguing businesses as The Great Resignation continues.