Jobstreet Reveals Causes of Post-Lebaran Resignation Phenomenon
The online job recruitment platform Jobstreet by SEEK reports a phenomenon of increased job searches accompanied by a wave of resignations that often rises after Lebaran.
Talent Acquisition Manager at Jobstreet by SEEK, Ria Novita, states that workers who decide to resign after Lebaran generally have had the intention for some time. Nevertheless, Ria says workers still wait for THR payments to receive their full entitlements. “So, the resignation is only carried out after THR is received,” in a written statement on Friday, 27 March 2026.
However, Ria states that the trend of increased job searches or resignations after Lebaran is not significant compared to other periods. For example, at year-end or after performance evaluations, which are usually related to promotions and salary increases.
Ria emphasises that THR is an absolute right of employees for their hard work over a certain period. She also considers an employee’s resignation after receiving THR to be legitimate and ethical. Provided that the employee meets the work tenure requirements and follows the applicable resignation procedures at the company. For example, giving notice according to the notice period, completing responsibilities properly, and supporting the handover process for the resignation.
The Jobstreet by SEEK report also attempts to analyse the reasons why workers resign. Ria says companies often assume compensation is the main factor for employees resigning.
In the Jobstreet by SEEK report titled Workplace Happiness Index, it reveals that 54 percent of workers in Indonesia believe a higher salary would make them happy. However, the same report reveals that compensation is not a guarantee of employee loyalty.
The report maps out two main drivers of happiness in the workplace in general. The first is work-life balance.
The second factor is meaningful purpose or purpose at work, where workers feel their job has personal meaning and contributes to the company’s goals.
The Jobstreet by SEEK report shows that employees who find purpose in their work are not only happier but also have a lower likelihood of leaving their jobs.
In fact, happy workers are 24 percent more likely to feel motivated to deliver extra performance for the company where they work.
Through the report, Jobstreet by SEEK invites companies to conduct evaluations, for example, understanding the reasons behind resignation decisions, and improving crucial aspects such as career progression, compensation, and work culture.
Ria believes that a company’s turnover rate is not only concentrated in one period if the company provides competitive salaries and builds a work environment with purpose and healthy work-life balance.