Would you take a pay cut for a safe workplace? So, this what I found from a blog about how employees value safety.
Addison, Texas — According to a recent survey, almost half of employees would accept a pay decrease to work for a company with a stronger safety culture.
To find out how much American adults prioritize workplace safety, Pollfish researchers polled 1,000 workers on behalf of the plastics producer DuraPlas.
Men (56%) were more inclined than women (42%), among the workforce, to believe that a greater safety culture would be worth a salary decrease (48%).
When looking for a new job, almost 80% of employees cited a good safety culture as a “important” or “very important” element, and 82% indicated that it strongly influences workplace satisfaction. Furthermore, 4/5 indicated they would inquire about safety during a job interview, but 39% said they had turned down a job due to safety concerns.
Additional important discoveries:
During the hiring process, about half of the employees (51%) thought their company communicated about safety procedures “very well” or “well.”
During a job interview, blue-collar workers were more likely than white-collar workers (53%), with 61% saying they were likely or very likely to inquire about safety procedures.
Concerns about safety were the main reason given by women (67%) as opposed to men (55%).
“As much as it is through words, culture is communicated through actions,” stated Paul Phillips, President of DuraPlas, in a press statement. “Therefore, a true safety culture in an organization will manifest itself in more ways than just break room posters or a days-safe countdown whiteboard on the production floor.”
So, there you have it. It’s not always about salary. Your safety is more paramount even if it requires a pay cut to go back home to your loved ones safely every day.