Employees willing to work longer, make less money for a more empathetic employer

Published June 18, 2017 7:28 PM EDT 2 Min Read

Flexible work hours (96%)
Paid maternity leave (96%)
Medical/health insurance (95%)
Flexible work location (93%)
Paid paternity leave (95%)
Employer contributions to retirement plans (93%)
Family benefits (94%)
Educational programs (93%)
Vision plan (93%)
Dental insurance (92%)
Career path guidance (92%)
Life insurance (93%)
Financial well-being programs (90%)
Student loan debt repayment (90%)

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