Work-Life Balance Tops Pay As Employees Re-Evaluate Priorities, But This Is 'Mind-Boggling' To Some CEOs

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Randstad’s Workmonitor 2025 shows Americans now value work-life balance above pay for the first time, with many rejecting jobs that clash with their values or offer limited growth. Employers face rising pressure to adapt as workers prioritize flexibility, well-being, and alignment.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:03Americans are prioritizing work-life balance over pay for the first time in Randstad's 22-year

00:07tracking history, according to its Work Monitor 2025 report. Randstad said 83% of workers rank

00:15balance as their top priority, edging out job security and pay as employees seek jobs that

00:20fit around their lives. Nearly half would refuse a job if a company's values don't align with their

00:25own, and 31% have quit due to limited advancement. Executives are split with some promoting

00:31boundaries and well-being, while others insist that achieving exceptional results demands long

00:35hours. As employees weigh income, values, flexibility, and well-being, Randstad said employers must adapt

00:43or risk losing talent in a competitive market. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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