Swiss survey finds employee productivity rises with sense of belonging
A good team increases productivity. In Switzerland, 81% of employees perform better when they feel a sense of community with their colleagues.
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This is the conclusion of a new survey by recruitment agency Randstad. Some would even accept a pay cut for a good team. Almost a third (31%) of those surveyed would be prepared to earn less if they had good friends at work in return.
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In addition to good colleagues, trust in management is also crucial for Swiss employees. 30 percent have already quit a job because they distrusted their managers.
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