According to Marcos urged to address ‘alarming’ resignation trend in PH | Inquirer News, The "Great Resignation" in the Philippines has worried House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas, who voiced concern on November 13 and asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take immediate action to address the worrying trend and ratify measures targeted at increasing the pay of Filipino workers.
According to a statement from the House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas, a Gabriela women's party-list spokesperson, it is evident that workers are reevaluating what constitutes great employment and actively seeking out more fulfilling work situations.
Salary increases and extensive job benefits are the answers to this. According to Marcos urged to address ‘alarming’ resignation trend in PH | Inquirer News, She clarified that the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 caused a phenomenon known as the "Great Resignation," which was felt worldwide and had a major impact on a number of Philippine businesses.
Employees are being compelled to quit their employment as a result of poor pay made worse by growing inflation, work discontent, limited opportunities for advancement, inadequate benefits, and corporate policies that do not put their health first.
According to a recent survey conducted by the recruiting firm PageGroup, located in the United Kingdom, 83 percent of Filipino respondents intended to quit in 2022. This indicates that they want to make a shift and move closer to putting their own well-being first. Brosas referenced this report.
According to Marcos urged to address ‘alarming’ resignation trend in PH | Inquirer News, the legislator bemoaned the fact that several businesses have been refusing workers increased salaries on the grounds of labor flexibility and work-from-home arrangements.
According to Brosas, some Philippine businesses also utilize the work-from-home arrangement as a justification for overworking their staff members without offering them more money.
In order to establish a P1,100 uniform national minimum wage, according to Marcos urged to address ‘alarming’ resignation trend in PH | Inquirer News, Brosas urged Marcos to declare House Bill No. 4898—which would establish a national minimum wage based on the family living wage—and HB 7568—which would increase private sector workers' pay by P750 per year—urgent.
One of the most important steps in resolving the "Great Resignation" situation in the Philippines is increasing worker salaries. According to Marcos urged to address ‘alarming’ resignation trend in PH | Inquirer News, Brosas noted that designating these measures as urgent will provide millions of Filipino workers nationwide with immediate and tangible relief by guaranteeing that their pay is enough to cover their basic requirements and enhance their standard of living.
