“Sometimes the only way you’re going to cure your burnout is to get away from what is burning you out.”
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about anthony
Professor Anthony Klotz is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at UCL’s School of Management, renowned for coining “The Great Resignation.”
His research explores why employees resign, how they make moral decisions at work, and how contact with nature affects workplace well-being, with findings published in leading journals and outlets like Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, and The Wall Street Journal.
In his latest book Jolted, he reveals the unseen forces driving quitting, loyalty, and employee behavior, offering evidence‑based insights for leaders.
Approachable and insightful, Anthony combines academic rigor with genuine care—helping leaders and teams thrive in today’s evolving world of work.
books & articles
Professor Anthony Klotz’s research and writing center on the dynamics of quitting, workplace loyalty, employee well-being, and moral behavior at work.
His book Jolted unpacks the hidden psychological and societal forces behind resignations and employee decisions, offering practical insights for leaders in today’s evolving work landscape.
His scholarly articles—published in leading journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Personnel Psychology—explore topics like resignation styles, organizational citizenship, and ethical decision-making. In parallel, his thought leadership in outlets like Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company bridges academic rigor with actionable advice on managing employee retention, burnout, hybrid work, and organizational trust. Collectively, his work offers a nuanced, research-backed view of the modern workplace.
speaking
An expert in Organisational Behaviour, Anthony is now booked as a speaker to engage with managers on how understanding organisational behaviour can improve their effectiveness.
Anthony teaches Organisational Behaviour at the doctoral level, Leadership at the MBA level, and HR Management at the undergraduate and graduate levels, which leaves him well-equipped to not just speak, but to engage in conversations with leaders and HR professionals about the workforce issues they are facing, and to offer evidence-based insights for how to respond.
Sharing his studies into how and why employees balance good and bad deeds, Anthony helps executives to better understand the emotions of their workforce and create a positive workplace culture.
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