What Makes Filipino Employees Loyal To A Company? Here Are 10 Reasons

That’s a popular saying that means if you’re passionate about your job, each day is not work but play. But when the excitement wanes, it becomes a daily grind. Then you may wonder, are you satisfied with your job? You start looking at greener pastures. You become restless at work. Your dissatisfaction shows. 

When employers notice this, they may ask, what makes employees loyal? What are the reasons why employees resign? 

In a survey conducted by JobStreet.com in 2020 related to Covid-19’s impact on the workplace, candidates gave their top 10 reasons why they stay in the company. Is it higher pay? Better working conditions? The answers will surprise you

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10 Reasons Why Employees Stay in the Company

What makes employees loyal? When we talk about employees staying with the company, we are looking to find the drivers that will motivate them  to remain at their jobs. Employees prefer good employees to stay; often, they have invested time and resources to train the employees to do well at their jobs. They’d hate to lose them to the competition. 

JobStreet set out to find what makes talents satisfied with their job and likely to stay with the company. Its Job Outlook Report 2022 shows the top ten key job-related drivers for workers in the Philippines. These reflect job preferences and are good indicators of attraction (to work for the company) and satisfaction (to remain on the job). Satisfying these needs will go a long way toward attracting and retaining talent in the Philippines.

Here, in order, are the current top 10 reasons why Filipino employees stay in the company:

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Job security.

This is the most important driver. This was also the number one answer in the last survey conducted in 2018. For most Filipinos, security in a job is the most significant factor in terms of job satisfaction. Most people will want to feel secure and safe in their jobs, that they are valued and respected enough by their employers that they run little risk of losing their jobs in the normal course of work. 

Good work-life balance.

The pandemic taught us lessons about caring for ourselves and how important it is to reduce stress and the risks of burnout. Work-life balance is achieved when each of these factors are kept separate, and where one does not encroach on the other. Employees with good work-life balance are happier, more motivated to work, and less likely to suffer the physical and mental effects of work-related stress. 

Also read: Resignation Due To Mental Health? 5 Signs It’s Time To Leave Your Job

Good relationship with superiors. 

This was the third most important driver for Filipino employees, JobStreet’s survey showed. Having a good relationship with bosses can mean opportunities for mentoring and learning, and support for their job in terms of encouragement, resources, and other input. 

Good relationship with colleagues.

Filipino cultural values and norms have created a collective society where smooth interpersonal relationships are valued highly, whether in the community or workplace. Being able to get along well with co-workers also means that work will go smoother and relations will remain harmonious. It’s difficult to go to work every day in an atmosphere filled with tension. Many have resigned for less. 

Career development possibilities.

The fifth top job preference for Filipinos reflects the human need to excel, to improve oneself, and to climb the ladder of achievement and success. Having a clear career trajectory at work goes a long way toward motivating employees to be more productive. There’s nothing more depressing and likely to lead to resignation than being stuck in a dead-end job.

Learning and skills training.

Most employees are looking to improve and develop themselves. Employers who provide training opportunities and encourage their employees to take further studies by giving them incentives and support are likely to be rewarded with loyalty. Allowing employees to be the best that they can be shows that employers value and respect their employees as individuals – that’s a huge motivation for them to stay!

Financial compensation. 

When you started reading this article, you probably thought that salaries and other forms of compensation would top a list of job preferences. But JobStreet’s survey showed that it was ranked 7th. This shows that employees value other things more highly. 

Company values.

When an employee shares their company’s values, they will be more motivated to stay because they feel part of the corporate mission and vision. But when these two sets of values are not aligned, workers are likely to suffer cognitive dissonance. This means that what they are doing at work is clashing with their belief system, and this causes mental discomfort. Something’s got to give, and it’s either the individual changes their belief, or they leave that situation and find something that’s aligned with their values. 

Appreciation for work.

Any individual wants to know how they’re doing at work, and positive feedback in particular is important to give an employee a sense of pride that their work has been recognized and appreciated by their superiors and colleagues. A pat on the back, a “good job, well done” from time to time, and corporate incentives for performance will motivate employees to do better – and to develop a sense of loyalty to their employer. 

Financial stability of employer.

Rounding out the top ten of Filipinos’ job preferences is their employer’s ability to stay afloat. This means less worry for workers about their job security. Risks related to downsizing, layoffs, and closures are likely to cause stress to employees, and a company’s financial health is also a factor in whether they stay or go. 

Remote Work: Another Factor to Consider

In addition to the 10 motivators listed above, there are also other factors that would determine whether an employee is likely to remain loyal or leave. In its latest survey, JobStreet found that one of the effects of the pandemic was to bring remote work to the fore of workplace practices. Over two years of lockdowns and quarantines, workers, students, and many other professionals and workers became used to working or studying from home. 

Now that the economy is opening up, many are reluctant to experience traffic and commuting again. They also prefer a more flexible job arrangement in terms of work hours. 

Jobstreet found that 49% of the 15,178 respondents prefer to work completely remote five days a week, much higher than the global figure of 24%. 

In addition, 48% of Filipinos are open to working on a hybrid arrangement of offsite/onsite, a figure also much higher than the global average. These numbers show that most Filipino workers prefer to work remotely. 

There are now more opportunities to do so, because the Philippines is among the top picks for remote employment by Belize, Cuba, Brunei, Palestine, Togo, Canada, Afghanistan, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, and Argentina, among other countries looking to hire talent from overseas.

Are You Satisfied With Your Job?

Should you stay or should you #SEEKBetter opportunities elsewhere? This is something only you can answer. Ask yourself these questions: 

• Do you like what you’re doing? 
• Are you compensated well for it? 
• Are there areas for growth and improvement? 
• Do you see yourself growing old with the company? 
• Will there be a brighter future if you stay or if you leave?

These are just some of the questions that can help you decide whether it’s worth staying at a company. If an organization values you as an employee and you’re happy with what you do, then maybe it’s time to think long-term. Look at the list of top 10 motivators above, and see whether your job ticks those boxes off for you. 

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