Why are more and more South Africans resigning?
What are you looking for in a career?
It's been noted that South Africa has been going through a watered down version of the global 'Great Resignation'.
With more than 36% of all terminations in 2021 being due to resignations, what comes as a surprise is that the cost of living isn't reducing, so what gives?
Well, it seems that more and more South Africans are searching for, well, more!
"More South Africans are resigning from their jobs in search of a healthier company culture and better work-life balance as opposed to just wanting a higher salary, as was the case before the Covid-19 pandemic." (Business Insider)
Talk about having an epiphany...
It seems that the pandemic made people value their time.
And ideally that's worth more than staying in a toxic work environment and succumbing to an ordinary life without purpose.
The other truth is that many businesses have been forced to close their doors and have let go of people.
Which has also forced many South Africans to find other alternate means of earning an income.
"South Africa has also seen an uptick in resignations, but the trend is different to that experienced overseas. Given the country's record-high unemployment rate and a workforce dominated by unskilled labour, increased employee turnover in South Africa is limited to certain sectors and is far more subdued." (Business Insider)
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According to research conducted by Remchannel, Old Mutual's reward management platform, more people are searching for EVP - Employee Value Proposition.
We never thought we would say this but it seems it isn't all about the money, money, money - it's so much more than that.
Upskilling, appreciation, remote working structures, healthy workplace culture, all these are what people are looking for now...
Check out this video sharing some key insights into why South Africans are quitting:
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