According to the survey, employees say:

They are seeking greater work/life balance, even if it means less money and a lower title. Forty-two percent of respondents would take 30% less pay and a lower title to work from home and have a more balanced work schedule. One-third (33%) of men and almost half (47%) of women said they'd make this trade.
They strongly prefer that organizations take a public stance on social issues. More than half (54%) of respondents want companies to publicly voice opinions, and one-third (33%) said they strongly prefer their employers speak out. Younger generations are the drivers for this trend. Standing for something is more important to Gen Z and Millennials (64%) than to their Boomer (38%) counterparts.
They want their companies to ensure their safety… or they won't go to work. Half said they will not work for companies if they don't feel safe. Another 28% said that if they don't feel safe, they are unlikely to work for that company.
They want leaders whose values align with theirs. The majority (60%) said that working for a leader who shares similar social beliefs is very or extremely important. Almost one-third (29%) viewed this as somewhat important, and only 12% said it was not at all important. Almost two-thirds of millennial and Gen X respondents want to work with someone who thinks like they do.

The survey also looked at what benefits matter most to today's professionals. Forty-five percent of respondents said health insurance was the most or second-most important benefit their company could offer, scoring 21 points higher than any other benefit. Offering a retirement or 401K plan came in second, with 25% of respondents choosing it as their first or second-most important benefit. Flexible work schedules and the ability to work from home came in fourth and fifth, respectively.

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Employees' workplace priorities: Safety, security and personal values top money and titles

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