Why good co-workers is better than pay rise

HALF of employees would turn down a pay rise if it meant working with people or in an environment they did not like, a study shows.

Jobs site Indeed found only one in eight workers cited pay as the most important factor in their job, behind enjoying what they did and being on good terms with colleagues.

Despite the findings, half of the 2,500 adults surveyed said they were not paid an appropriate amount for their job.

Bill Richards, UK managing director of Indeed, said: “Jobseekers are looking for the all-round package of what a firm can offer and employers should note the power of word of mouth in influencing how people feel about where they work.

“Many of us spend more time at work than we do with our friends and families, so it is vital our environment and colleagues help create a positive and stimulating atmosphere and this is as true of how companies treat applicants as they do their existing staff.”