The Psychology Of Pay – Why Employees Stay Or Leave

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Is pay really just about the money? In this insightful conversation, we explore how compensation has evolved into something far more complex a reflection of value, identity, and belonging in the modern workplace.

Our guest, Emily Zuccarini, a Reward Specialist and member of the South African Reward Association’s Conference and Awards Committee, unpacks the psychological currency of pay and why it’s becoming one of the most powerful levers in attracting and retaining talent.

22 Jul 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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