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Fix call centre hiring and reduce burnout — South Africa BPO attrition crisis
For Employers10 min read

Burnout Is Breaking South Africa's Call Centres — and the Real Problem Starts Before Day One

South Africa's BPO attrition crisis doesn't start on the floor — it starts months earlier at the point of sourcing, screening, and selection. If you keep bringing the wrong people into the business, you will keep getting the same outcome. Here's why the industry needs to fix the front end of its hiring process.

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