Explore the reasons for constructive dismissal by employer actions. Gain insights into employee rights and the importance of maintaining a fair and respectful work environment.

Everything at the company seems to be going smoothly. You have an efficient team in place, and everyone works harmoniously. And suddenly, your high-performing employee comes into your office and hands you a letter of resignation. You don’t want them to leave. But can you, as an employer, refuse a resignation letter, or are you most obligated to accept it?

Losing your top performers' stings. And sadly, the high turnover rates of high performers show no signs of stopping. Based on a 2022 PwC survey, 1 in 5 stated they were "very likely" or "extremely likely" to switch companies. In addition, companies can expect to lose 20% of their workers in the rest of the year due to voluntary resignation - while Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) estimates that the average cost per hire was about $4,700. 

This is a scene that many employers and team leaders fear as it can disrupt many things, including team morale and performance. Although resignations are generally unpredictable, there are a few strategies you can take note of to prevent the negative consequences of the exit.  

Workers are resigning numbers this year, making an already difficult post-pandemic season nearly unmanageable for HR. It's no longer just about finding new talent - which is challenging in this job market - but also about retaining the talent you have already.

Quiet firing occurs when an employer creates a hostile work atmosphere in the hopes that an employee will quit.

According to a recent poll of Southeast Asian employees, the majority of them only call it job-hopping if an employee stays in a position for less than a year. Is this a good thing?

In a non-solicitation clause, the employee agrees not to solicit the company's business clients or colleagues after leaving to join or work for a competitor.

Malaysia is experiencing higher-than-usual turnover rates mainly due to employees' dissatisfaction with wages and benefits, and a lack of career progression opportunities.

In a recent study, Microsoft predicted that over 40% of workers worldwide are considering leaving their jobs. Here are the reasons why: