In this episode, Sarah Ropek and Claire Cathcart explore a recurring people challenge: why do resignations always seem to land in January?

They unpack what’s really driving “new year, new me” exits, from holiday reflection and winter burnout to bonuses and stalled progression, and share practical ways leaders can get ahead of it, using early January check-ins, better goal-setting, and proactive pay reviews to protect retention all year round.