The so-called great resignation is also being felt in the Philippines as more Filipinos are quitting their jobs due to changes in work environment and uncertainties brought by the pandemic.
A recent study by Sprout Solutions, a Filipino software as a service company, showed the country experienced a 176- percent increase in voluntary attrition across all industries.
Attrition rose 2.27 percent in 2021 from just 1.31 percent in 2020.
The study said respondents cited abrupt changes in the working setup, a lack of work-life balance, and uncertainty over the pandemic for their decisions as these have taken a toll on their mental health. Management decisions such as layoffs, salary cuts, and other cost-cutting measures also had a role to play in their decision to quit.
Respondents also cited safety as some workers are still concerned about the virus and their health, especially if their workplace plans to return to on-site work.
“Some were encouraged to pursue their dream jobs, while others had other plans like being a stay-at-home parent,” said Arlene De Castro, Sprout chief people & customer officer at Sprout Solutions.
The study showed professional, scientific, and technical services recorded the highest increase in attrition rate of 274 percent followed by the arts, entertainment and recreation industry, 207 percent; construction 120 percent and the information and communication industry 117.14 percent increase.
