In the North, particularly in SMEs, there has been an ongoing process to improve corporate well-being for several years. Despite this, there is a trend of employees leaving permanent jobs. As the supply of labor increases rapidly while demand remains low, there is a high risk of companies losing their top employees to competitors. According to INPS, voluntary resignations of private permanent employees under 60 years old have increased significantly, with many opting to leave their current jobs for better salary offers and less stressful working environments.
On the other hand, Lombardy stands out in terms of quality of work and corporate well-being unmatched in the rest of the country. The Autonomous Province of Bolzano and Veneto follow closely behind, while the Autonomous Province of Trento, Piedmont, and Valle d’Aosta just miss out on the podium. However, Southern Italy performs poorly in comparison, with the exception of Sardinia. Unfortunately, Sicily, Calabria, and Basilicata occupy the last three spots in the national ranking.
The job market underwent significant transformations after the pandemic. Companies across the country are facing challenges in finding profiles with adequate skills and are therefore focusing on retaining their employees more than ever before. This is being done through various positive actions such as higher salaries, converting fixed-term contracts to permanent ones, offering flexible working hours, using innovative professional tools