Data confirms that SA's deskless workforce is broke - but happy!

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GUEST – Nonsuku Mthimkhulu, Head of Customer at Jem.
The vast majority of South African deskless workers enjoy their jobs, although low wages and public transport are daily stressors.
This is according to the 2024 Deskless Worker Pulse, a research report by Jem HR – a WhatsApp-based HR and employee benefits platform for frontline workforces.
Deskless workers fill roles in the food, hygiene, security, logistics, retail and other sectors, and represent 75% of the national workforce. “These are essential workers who often operate under challenging conditions,” states Nonsuku Mthimkhulu, Head of Customer at Jem.

19 Nov 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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