Quad City Workers Want More Money
But Say that Job Security, Benefits More Important

We live in an uncertain world and this uncertainty impacts where people place value on their jobs. That same point was echoed by Iowa workforce and economic development officials.

Workers want to make more money, but other things come first right now. “Salary, anymore, isn’t the first concern. It used to be five, seven, eight years ago,” said Mike Witt, the business service representative for Iowa Workforce Development, Davenport. “In a tight labor market, salary is third or fourth on a person’s list. Most are looking for a job that is safe and secure, one that’s going to be around and provide the benefits for their family.”

What else is important? Flexible hours and the ability to work from home are vitally important to young working parents who are searching for ways to spend more time with their families and juggle the added demands on their schedule.

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