[Exclusive Survey] Surge in 'Resignation Agency' Use Due to May Blues? 1,190 Data Points Reveal 10 NG Behaviors by Bosses That Corner Gen Z

Axxis Inc., a company specializing in career support and job change assistance, has released a report on the background of young employees deciding to resign after the holidays, based on 1,190 recent data points and field interviews. The use of resignation agencies has become a significant social concern. Axxis aims to clarify the gap in perception between individuals and organizations through data. May, one month after April's hiring, is a peak period for resignation consultations among those in their early 20s. While often dismissed as 'May Blues' or 'mental health issues,' the data reveals a different reality. Among 18-24-year-olds, the top reason for resignation is 'lack of fulfillment/growth' (30%), double the rate of 'mental/physical fatigue' (15%). Young employees are not just choosing to resign due to fatigue. During Golden Week, they often compare themselves to others and feel anxiety about their future. Furthermore, the modern generation does not view early resignation as a 'dropout' from life, and social media makes it easier to access information about other companies, lowering the barrier to quitting. At this vulnerable time, unconscious actions by bosses can trigger the use of resignation agencies. Axxis analyzed the data to extract 10 'NG behaviors' by bosses that trigger early turnover. These actions lead to resignation because there is a significant gap between the 'time performance' and 'market value' focus of Gen Z and the 'traditional management' of bosses. Young employees fear wasting time without knowing how their work connects to their market value. When bosses respond with 'just stick it out for three years,' employees feel it is a waste of time to talk and choose resignation agencies as a final resort. Companies need to engage in honest dialogue rather than superficial kindness to help young employees find meaning in their work.