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ATTRACTION AND RETENTION OF STAFF
This year's results illuminate some misalignment between employer and employee perceptions but also reveal that
with conversation, collaboration and commitment, employers can attract and keep the talent they need, and save time
and money. And employees can flourish working for employers they trust to keep them healthy and safe.
Almost three-quarters of employers say the number one driver of health and safety in their organization is caring for
employees' well-being. The same number of employees say they consider an employer's commitment to health
and safety before they accept employment.
EMPLOYEES EMPLOYERS
1
Wanting more flexibility and worklife balance Increased workload-mental health
2
Increased workload and wanting more pay Wanted more flexibility/worklife balance
3
Increased workload and mental health Childcare reasons when schools were closed
4
Wanting to continue working from home Increased workload and wanted more pay
5
Not feeling safe at work Did not want to be vaccinated
How Important is H&S in Accepting a Job?
TOP 5
The Disconnect Between Employee
and Employer on Why Employees Leave
Leading
42%
Proactive
36%
Managing
32%
Reactive
37%
Start of journey
39%
LEADERS
77%
74%
68%
76%
71%
EMPLOYEES
39%
73%
Employees
indicate it is
important
Leaders
indicate it is
important
Shared commitment to staying healthy and safe is a huge
step in the right direction; however, there is still some work
to be done in aligning priorities. Employees' top five reasons
for deciding to leave were slightly different than what
employers listed.
