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About seven of every 10 people – employed and unemployed – are actively looking for a new job, but only a few said they’re willing to compromise on key benefits, according to a new survey by the job board Monster.
Monster, formerly based in Maynard and now in Weston, said very few of the nearly 1,100 registered site users on Monster.com said they would be willing to make the following sacrifices on benefits to accept a new job:
Meanwhile, 24 percent said they would work more hours; 26 percent would consider having a small office or desk space; 28 percent would be willing to undertake a longer commute; 30 percent would agree to a strict dress code; and 33 percent said they’re willing to take on temporary or contract roles.
"With the economy and job market slowly improving, job seekers will be more likely to be searching for a job and less likely to make sacrifices," Jeffrey Quinn, vice president of Monster's Global Insights, said in a statement. "Employers need to be aware of these unsettled employees, understand their expectations, and incent accordingly."
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