In Italy, the Autonomous Province of Bolzano and Veneto stand out in terms of quality of work and corporate well-being. While Trento, Piedmont, and Valle d’Aosta come close behind, the regions in Southern Italy struggle to keep up. With the exception of Sardinia, Sicily, Calabria, and Basilicata take the last three spots in the national ranking.
Recent research conducted by CGIA Research Office found that the job market has undergone significant changes since the pandemic. Companies across the country are struggling to find skilled workers and are focusing more on retaining their current employees than ever before. To do this, they offer higher salaries, convert fixed-term contracts to permanent ones, provide flexible working hours, use innovative professional tools, promote career advancement opportunities, and offer corporate benefits.
While companies in Northern Italy have been focused on improving corporate well-being for several years now, there is a trend of employees leaving permanent jobs as demand remains low while supply increases rapidly. This puts companies at risk of losing their top talent to competitors. According to INPS data, voluntary resignations by private permanent employees under 60 years old have increased significantly in recent years. Many opt for better salary offers or less stressful working environments elsewhere.
Companies must remain attentive to these trends if they want to retain their valuable employees. They can create a positive work environment that is competitive by offering attractive benefits packages and flexible working hours. By doing so, they can reduce employee turnover rates and maintain a strong workforce for future success.