Survey Shows A Majority Of Workers Would Take A Pay Cut In Exchange For These 2 Things

"There's one unifying reason why employees actually show up for work every single day. The pay. It's as simple as that. But is there such a thing as a job perk so good that it would make up for a pay cut from what you are currently earning? According to a survey conducted by Youngstown State University, of 1,000 employees in the U.S., there are actually two things that Americans would consider worthy of a pay cut: a remote or hybrid workplace or a four-day workweek."

"One of the main findings from the survey was that 55% of full-time employees who work in an office would take a pay cut for permanent remote or hybrid work arrangements. That means if you went around a company and asked employees if they would take that deal, about one in two workers would accept it."

Pay remains the primary factor motivating employees to work, yet many would accept reduced salaries for greater time flexibility. A Youngstown State University survey of 1,000 U.S. employees found permanent remote or hybrid schedules and a four-day workweek as the two perks employees might trade pay for. Fifty-five percent of full-time office employees would accept a pay cut for remote or hybrid arrangements, with respondents on average willing to accept an 11% salary reduction. Thirteen percent said they would quit rather than return to the office. Burnout has risen sharply, and employers can save roughly $11,000 per employee by eliminating physical offices while many managers report higher productivity among remote workers.

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