It’s not just salary—people are quitting jobs because of their bosses; 47% cite a poor workplace culture.

According to a September 2026 report by Genius HRTech, 47% of employees consider changing jobs due to poor management and an unfavorable office environment, while 30% attribute their decision to low pay.

Often, even when people have a good job, they consider moving to another company—not necessarily because of low salary, but due to factors like the office environment, the behavior of their boss, or the way work is managed. While employees frequently look for new roles to earn more, they also often decide to quit because of poor management or excessive work pressure. A new report highlights this, with employees identifying a toxic or poor workplace culture as a major reason for wanting to leave.

The September 2026 report from Genius HRTech Ltd. reveals that 47% of employees point to poor management and a negative office environment as primary reasons for considering a job change. Meanwhile, 30% of employees stated that their current compensation is lower than the prevailing market rate. This clearly indicates that for employees, the work environment is just as significant as the salary.

Why are employees considering quitting?

47% of employees: Cite poor management and a negative office environment as major reasons for wanting to change jobs.
30% of employees: Are dissatisfied because their pay is lower than the market standard.
39% of employees: Would be willing to stay with their current company if there were better management, a positive workplace culture, and greater flexibility in how they work.

Which sectors were the employees from?

This report by Genius HRTech Ltd. is based on data collected from 1,255 employees between September 1 and September 30, 2026. This includes the opinions of employees working in sectors such as IT, manufacturing, telecom, retail, finance, banking and financial services (BFSI), FMCG, and engineering.

A good work environment is as important as a good salary.

Data from the report indicates that offering a good salary alone is not enough to retain employees. Positive behavior from one's boss, a supportive management team, and a necessary degree of flexibility in the work are also crucial. Consequently, if employees are given the opportunity to voice their opinions and the work environment is favorable, the likelihood of them remaining with their current company increases.