Most Canadians (82%) work to make a living, but will choose job security over a higher paycheque, says Randstad Canada.
Additionally, three out of ten Canadian employees would quit their job if there was no further scope for personal development.
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When it comes to pay, two thirds (66%) of Canadians would rather enjoy their line of work than receive a better salary somewhere else.
Salary remains a strong driver, however, in Hong Kong, Malaysia and India, where only a third of respondents agree with our country’s outlook.
“Our workforce is motivated by a number of factors—[earning] a wage is only factor, with good working environment, perks, flexible working hours, co-operative colleagues and job satisfaction also topping the list of concerns,” says Stacy Parker, executive vice president of marketing at Randstad Canada.
Almost half (40%) of Canadian employees will forego part of their salary for job security. And overall, 43% of global respondents agree. The most committed employees can be found in India, where 76% are willing give up pay if it helps save their jobs.
But, the ability to make ends meet is a major concern worldwide. Over 40% of global respondents indicated the financial performance of their employer is under pressure.
Countries above average include Hungary, Greece, Czech Republic and Spain (61% to 67%). Canada sits at the lower end of the spectrum, with 36% of employees believing their employer is under financial stress.
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