Those who rotate more in Colombian companies are people between 23 and 30 years old, Representing 66% of the movements, according to a study of the Colombian Association of Human Management (ACRIP).
(See: Young people in Latin America, each time vulnerable to weather impacts).
In that line, a Survey of the Deloitte firm in 2023 revealed that 72% of the Young people in Latin America “He prefers to work in companies that offer a clear social purpose, even above the stability or prestige of a multinational. In practice, this means that many newly graduated professionals are linked to traditional companies, but leave their initial positions in less than 18 months in search of environments that connect with their values“
And the International Labor Organization (ILO) has warned that more than 55% of employment in the region remains informal, while the Inter -American Development Bank (IDB) He adds that 84% of young people remain in jobs of equal or lesser quality than their first job.
(See: The Latin countries that have more ‘ninis’: in what position was Colombia).
This would demonstrate that, many times, rotations would not imply improvements in working conditions, but An expectations adjustment between what young people are looking for and what companies offer.
Young people working.
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Thus, Pablo de Sagarminaga, co-founder of the T-MAPP consultant and an expert in talent management, states that companies must be more focused on what young people are looking for in an organization.
“Youth rotation is not unfair, but a sign of disconnection between what the company proposes and what young people expect. When companies offer real growth, growth and nearby leadership schemes, permanence can easily overcome the 18 months“He said.
(See: These are the 10 ideal trades for young Colombians under 30, according to AI).
The expert also reveals that the economic cost of this rotation is high: “Replace a worker can cost between 30% and up to 150% of their annual salary, considering selection, training and learning curve of the new employee”
And warned companies so that Look for more flexible work models, with purpose, With what, according to him, “They will not only attract, but to retain key talent in a market in which labor mobility ceased to be the exception and became the norm”
(See: Colombia closes second quarter with 2.49 million ‘ninis’).
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