Flexible hours, a four-day working week and a sense of purpose are just some of the things that employees are looking for in a job. And if they feel like they're not appreciated, they might just jump ship. A recent survey found that one in four people in France are looking to quit their jobs in the next two years, as they seek better pay and better benefits. We take a closer look.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more employees have been quitting their jobs. Businesses are also realising that a pay cheque isn't all their staff are looking for. So has the so-called Great Resignation or Big Quit reached France? We look at some of the numbers behind the phenomenon.  While the lack of workers is hitting several sectors in France, industries with difficult hours and relatively low pay are the hardest hit. The hospitality sector has been hemorrhaging staff: a quarter of a million jobs are available in bars, cafes and restaurants. It's a massive headache for business owners of the world's number one tourist destination, especially ahead of the busy summer season.  The current situation is somewhat changing the power dynamic between employers and employees, with the former sometimes going above and beyond to attract the latter. We take a look at some original and innovative ways businesses and sometimes even the state have come up with to find workers to join their teams.Finally, to analyse the state of the workforce in France, we speak to Professor Christine Erhel, Chair of Labour Economics at the French National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts.

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