MENTORING AND SUPPORT KEY TO PREVENT NEW GRADUATES QUITTING FIRST ROLES
October 1st, 2017
AFTER a recent study found that 30% of Singapore’s fresh graduates quit their first job within a year, experts are questioning if HR professionals are doing enough in terms of retaining young talent and helping newcomers to grow into their jobs.
The study conducted by online recruitment company Monster.com in August 2017 polled 500 fresh graduates and employers in Singapore. The reasons for quitting vary – with 67% of graduates citing a lack of professional development while 42% said a desire to earn more money made them leave their first job.
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