AJ Thomas: 65% of Workers Would Take Lower Pay for Values Alignment
AJ Thomas · Polarizing Talent: Navigating 2023's Landscape · Jul 7, 2023 · at 9:12
AJ Thomas, talent leader and panelist on The a16z Podcast, cites survey data regarding job candidate priorities and company alignment in 2023.
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“Around 65% of folks would actually choose a job with slightly lower pay if it meant working at a company that aligns with their Mission or their personal values.”
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