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Drain &amp; Retain Employees<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blog-template-sub-title\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9);line-height:1.5\">\n    Do you have talented employees that are always looking for greener pastures? Here are some tips on how to stop brain drain and keep your top talent!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul data-wp-interactive=\"eh-hosts\" class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li data-host-index=\"0\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openDetail\" class=\"wp-block-post post-40334 hosts type-hosts status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure style=\"width:52px;height:52px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-120x120.png\" class=\"attachment-host_thumbnail size-host_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-radius:60px;height:52px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-54x54.png 54w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-108x108.png 108w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-216x216.png 216w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-112x112.png 112w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-224x224.png 224w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-142x142.png 142w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon.png 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sm-font-size is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h6 style=\"line-height:1.3; border-right-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black); padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);\" class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1e20e747939e3458765ab321928f59b7 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-violet-500-color has-sm-font-size\">The Team<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-06-22T14:47:10+00:00\">Jun 22, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-13T08:00:36+00:00\">Feb 13, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">10 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/brain-drain-article.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:864px;height:561px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-side-panel is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-200);border-bottom-width:0.1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nAfter a few years where we\u2019ve largely hunkered down at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, international travel has started to accelerate again. For many people, this is an opportunity to travel, reconnect with loved ones or make that big international move they\u2019ve been dreaming of.\n\nThe reality is that for many countries, they\u2019ll see people leave or migrate from their shores. For businesses, this could mean the loss of important team members to international competitors. On a larger scale, it could mean national skills shortages.\n\nWe\u2019re here to assess the potential of a talent migration in a number of developing and developed countries, as well as what businesses can do to soften the exodus of talent with the return of global travel.\n<h2 id=\"what-is-brain-drain\">What is brain drain?<\/h2>\nThe phrase \u2018brain drain\u2019 is a term that encapsulates the challenges of talent migration. It\u2019s defined as a situation where large numbers of educated and skilled people leave a country to work in another, where the pay and working conditions are better.\n\nWe\u2019re in an unprecedented situation, at least in recent history, of having migration drop significantly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/desa\/growth-international-migration-slowed-27-or-2-million-migrants-due-covid-19-says-un\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The UN places it as a growth slowdown of 27%<\/a>, or 2.5 million migrants. It\u2019s unsurprising \u2014 closed borders and the challenges of travelling with the risk of Covid-19 made migration a challenge. Now as borders open up, there\u2019s the possibility that these migration statistics could make up for lost time. With it will come the brain drain phenomenon.<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/create-account-hiring-essentials\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Create a free Hiring Essentials account\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29235 size-large\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account-1024x714.png\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account-1024x714.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account-440x307.png 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-cause-of-brain-drain-in-the-workforce\">What is the cause of brain drain in the workforce?<\/h2>\nMoving internationally isn\u2019t a small undertaking and for skilled workers to consider roles overseas, they\u2019ve usually got some good reasons. For businesses who experience brain drain, it\u2019ll be because people have seen better employment opportunities elsewhere and some push factors are working conditions at home.\n\nThis was something we saw frequently in our<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/employee-movement-and-retention-report\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Employee Movement and Retention report<\/a>. While the \u2018Great Resignation\u2019 saw employees change companies and roles for a number of reasons, for some that extended to their country of work as well.\n\nIn fact, a staggering <strong>42% of job seekers surveyed said they would consider a job overseas<\/strong>. For 46% of those people, it was so they could take the opportunity to travel. For just under a third, it was because they felt there were better opportunities in other countries. The reasons that these international opportunities seemed superior were numerous, including a better salary, different lifestyle or the chance for professional development.\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-effects-of-brain-drain-on-economic-development\">What are the effects of brain drain on economic development?<\/h2>\nBeyond the workplace view of losing highly skilled workers, brain drain is damaging to economic growth as well. This is because each skilled worker represents surplus spending units. Their loss can reduce consumer spending in the country, which in turn affects businesses.\n\nEconomic development is critical for a country to thrive. It attracts businesses, has benefits for companies already there, and over time, can support their growth. The impact of brain drain is really problematic for economic growth in the long term.\n\n<h2 id=\"brain-drain-is-happening-in-both-developing-countries-and-developed-countries\">Brain drain is happening in both developing countries and developed countries<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"brain-drain-in-australia\">Brain drain in Australia<\/h3>\nAustralia has always been a popular destination for migrants but saw its fortunes change with the impact of Covid-19. It saw a net loss of 88,000 people in 2020-21, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/media-centre\/media-releases\/more-people-emigrated-immigrated-australia-2020-21\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more departing the country than arriving<\/a>, reversing a decade-old trend. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/au.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/171029-gone-australia-facing-brain-drain-as-workers-flee-001705580.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">workers moved to Europe and the United States of America<\/a>, likely as a result of their borders opening while other parts of the world stayed closed.\n\nAs for 2022 to 2023, those numbers are still developing. The test will be to see whether those statistics slow down. Our recent <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/employee-movement-and-retention-report\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Movement and Retention Report <\/a>showed that 48% of Australian workers were planning to look for a new job in the next 12 months \u2013 the challenge for employers is to convince highly skilled workers to stay in their roles and the country.\n<h3 id=\"brain-drain-in-new-zealand\">Brain drain in New Zealand<\/h3>\nNew Zealand only recently started opening up their borders to welcome visitors and residents back in, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbie.govt.nz\/about\/news\/new-zealand-border-fully-reopening-by-july-2022-new-immigration-settings-announced\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">final stage due in July 2022<\/a>. While New Zealand-based workers could certainly leave to migrate overseas before this, the doors to the country shut behind them. To get back in would require residency or citizenship, along with a place in a managed isolation facility, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnz.co.nz\/news\/national\/459786\/government-postpones-next-miq-lottery-due-to-spike-of-omicron-cases-at-border\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">which was decided by lottery.<\/a> Not an appealing situation to anyone leaving family or friends behind.\n\nHowever, that\u2019s all changed and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/brain-drain-in-new-zealand\/\">the fear of brain drain<\/a> is a common topic in New Zealand news and politics. It\u2019s been estimated that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/national\/politics\/300564486\/brain-drain-officials-estimate-50000-kiwis-could-leave-over-the-next-year-but-number-could-surge-to-125000\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">up to 125,000 Kiwis could leave New Zealand\u2019s shores<\/a> in the next year, as they take advantage of the new freedom of movement. That\u2019s 2.5% of the total population. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-61584608\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cost of living starts to bite too,<\/a> we could see brain drain hit the country very hard, very soon.\n<h3 id=\"brain-drain-in-united-kingdom\">Brain drain in United Kingdom<\/h3>\nThe shadow of the 2016 EU referendum still hangs over the UK almost six years later. In that time, they\u2019ve seen significant patterns of outward migration. In 2020, there was an increase in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2020\/aug\/02\/brexit-fuels-brain-drain-as-skilled-britons-head-to-the-eu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UK to EU migration by almost 30%<\/a> in comparison to pre-Brexit years. As much as Covid-19 has been a brain drain spectre for Australia and New Zealand, continuing trade negotiations with the EU continue to affect industries in the UK, including recent concerns about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/science\/2022\/feb\/27\/uk-scientists-fear-brain-drain-as-brexit-rows-put-research-at-risk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lost funding for science and research<\/a>.\n\nThe effects of brain drain in the United Kingdom are already fairly advanced. A critical skills shortage is being seen, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastmidlandsbusinesslink.co.uk\/mag\/news\/90-of-large-uk-organisations-suffering-a-skills-shortage\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">90% of leading UK organisations<\/a> unable to find talent for high skilled occupations. For businesses, it\u2019s about bringing UK migrants living abroad back to their home country \u2013 or <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/employer-of-record\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">considering forward-thinking global hiring<\/a>.\n<h3 id=\"brain-drain-in-malaysia\">Brain drain in Malaysia<\/h3>\nBrain drain is an emerging concern for Malaysia, where they\u2019re estimated to be losing skilled workers at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astroawani.com\/berita-malaysia\/brain-drain-and-reversing-trend-321357\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an increase of 6% per year<\/a>. This is following the initial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to that, migration out of the country had slowed briefly, but it appears to be ramping up again, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2022\/05\/25\/johor-to-set-up-task-force-to-tackle-brain-drain-to-singapore\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">especially to places such as Singapore<\/a>.\n\nThe concept of brain drain isn\u2019t new for Malaysia, where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2022-06-08\/malaysia-cheers-election-of-penny-wong-sam-lim-australia\/101128184\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">loss of skilled workers<\/a> has long been a challenge for their developing economy. It made headlines in Australian news at the start of June 2022, when Malaysian-born Penny Wong was appointed as Foreign Minister in the recent Australian election. It\u2019s also worth noting that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mondaq.com\/general-immigration\/966516\/dual-citizenship-in-malaysia-\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Malaysia doesn\u2019t recognise dual citizenship<\/a>, likely making the move from the country for many into more of a \u2018one-way\u2019 journey.\n<h3 id=\"brain-drain-in-singapore\">Brain drain in Singapore<\/h3>\nBrain drain has always been a constant concern in Singapore, despite being an international business hub. In fact, according to our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/employee-movement-and-retention-report\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Movement and Retention Report<\/a>, more than half (55%) of those surveyed would consider moving internationally for a job. Popular motivations include the possibility of better pay and the chance to travel, which are even larger push factors than ever before due to the past few years of pandemic restrictions.\n\nSingapore still remains in a fairly positive situation nonetheless with regards to the number of high skilled workers seeing economic benefits in large scale migration from places such as Malaysia and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/05\/27\/people-are-leaving-hong-kong-and-here-is-where-they-are-going.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hong Kong.<\/a> Analysts believe that there is a low risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/government-economy\/skilled-workers-can-relocate-again-as-borders-reopen-but-low-risk-of-mass-brain\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mass brain drain<\/a>, although some wariness about potential post-pandemic relocation persists.\n<h2 id=\"what-can-companies-do-to-stop-brain-drain-from-affecting-them\">What can companies do to stop brain drain from affecting them?<\/h2>\nFor companies in these countries, whether you\u2019re experiencing brain drain, anticipating it or are so far unaffected, it\u2019s still important to be proactive, not reactive. Businesses should think carefully about what they offer and how it compares to other employers.\n\nThere\u2019s a name for that concept \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/employee-value-proposition-evp\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">employee value proposition (EVP)<\/a>, aka all the amazing rewards, benefits and joy that your company can offer your team. You might already be nailing it but even in the tough climate of brain drain, there\u2019s no harm in checking for the odd blind spot. Let\u2019s look at what can really make your EVP sing and keep your employees from itchy feet.\n<h3 id=\"1-provide-employee-benefits\">1. Provide employee benefits<\/h3>\nAs the global economy continues to feel the shockwaves of the last few years, many businesses and their employees are under immense financial pressure. For employers, it\u2019s important to ensure that your remuneration is competitive or you could lose team members to higher paying roles.\n\nHowever, if you\u2019re reaching the limits of salary brackets in your organisation, it\u2019s worth considering benefits beyond pay. Whether it\u2019s subsidised health insurance, discounted tickets for events or free gym memberships \u2013 consider what you could offer your team that they\u2019ll really appreciate.\n\nThat\u2019s something we\u2019ve factored into the 91±¬ΑΟ platform, with a specific <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/employee-engagement-software\/#reward\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">benefits portal<\/a>. There, users of the platform get access to a huge catalogue of products on offer, and well-known brands. We also give employers the option to reward an individual\u2019s great performance with \u2018Hero Points\u2019, which can be spent on anything from the benefits platform.\n<h3 id=\"2-nurture-a-workplace-culture-like-no-other\">2. Nurture a workplace culture like no other<\/h3>\nWhen your employees start their day, are they excited to begin? Does your team support each other when the going gets tough? Are leaders supportive and inspiring? If so, you\u2019ve got the makings of an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/leaders-guide-company-culture\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">amazing workplace culture<\/a>.\n\nCreating that positive company culture isn\u2019t easy to do, but getting it right can make a huge difference to employee retention. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/leaders-guide-company-culture\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">research at 91±¬ΑΟ<\/a> showed that 88% of job seekers consider company culture in their search. If yours is stronger than potential talent competitors, you\u2019re at an advantage with employee retention already.\n<h3 id=\"3-adopt-remote-working-policies\">3. Adopt remote working policies<\/h3>\nRemote work has been an increasingly popular topic in recent years, but no one foresaw just how essential it became in 2020. Now, companies are finding that many employees are reluctant to give up their experience of working from home. Our research showed that <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/remote-work-report\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">36% of the office workers we surveyed <\/a>would like to work remotely on a permanent basis. If you\u2019re strictly ruling out remote work arrangements, that\u2019s a third of your team who are potential <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/flight-risk-employees\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">flight risk employees<\/a>.\n\nTalk to your employees and get an idea of how they\u2019re feeling about the current working stipulations. If they\u2019re looking for remote work, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/remote-working-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">seriously consider how you can make this an option<\/a>. It could allow you to keep team members around for much, much longer.\n\nAnother good argument for remote work is that even if your employee does decide to move overseas, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean goodbye. You can continue to employ them remotely from their new location, losing nothing to brain drain. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/employer-of-record\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Our HeroForce EoR product<\/a> is perfect for this, taking the headache out of employment across international borders.\n<h3 id=\"4-look-into-international-hiring\">4. Look into international hiring<\/h3>\nFinally, if brain drain and ongoing skills shortages are unfortunately already affecting your business, it might be time to look farther afield. Brain drain relies on losing skilled workers to other countries, but what if you could employ new employees in those countries too? International hiring could bring in the valuable team members you\u2019re currently missing.\n\nAs for additional employees who might have relocated, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/employer-of-record\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HeroForce EoR<\/a> facilitates overseas recruiting and onboarding, as well as supporting ongoing local compliance. With international hiring in full gear, your HR and leadership teams can actually say \u2018Brain drain? Never heard of it.\u2019\n\nRead more on what you need to know about hiring in:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/hire-employees\/australia\/\">Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/hire-employees\/united-kingdom\/\">United Kingdom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/hire-employees\/singapore\/\">Singapore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/hire-employees\/philippines\/\">Philippines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/hire-employees\/netherlands\/\">Netherlands<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/hire-employees\/indonesia\/\">Indonesia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/hire-employees\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/hire-employees\/united-states\/\">United States<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"the-wrap-up\">The wrap-up<\/h2>\nThe world is changing rapidly and businesses need to be agile. Whether brain drain and skill shortages are already affecting your country or they\u2019re on their way, it\u2019s important to be aware of the potential risk. Plus, working on strengthening retention rates isn\u2019t just beneficial during times of larger strife \u2013 it\u2019s the key to building a resilient company where employees want to work.\n<h3 id=\"want-to-know-how-you-can-manage-your-team-more-effectively-post-covid-and-beat-the-brain-drain\">Want to know how you can manage your team more effectively post-Covid, and beat the brain drain?<\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"-1\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trigger-modal=\"request-a-demo-modal\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-arrow is-style-link-arrow--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/resources\/?topic%5B0%5D%5B0%5D=Product\">View all<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query blog-3-col-query-loop is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 alignfull wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-2 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-59069 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized resource-type-blog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; 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