Survey shows people would turn down work because work culture didn’t fit [Video]

Canadians say a happy workplace, fair wage, flexibility, and good leadership are some things they value in employment opportunities.

One Halifax resident feels work culture is very important.

“Work environment can play this important role in our mental health and I believe a supportive work environment is essential for the mental well-being and overall well-being of the workers,” says Raquel Dias.

Philip Cantril, the executive director with Job Junction Nova Scotia Works, says this is the case with some of their clients as well.

“You’ve got to be able to have a living and be able to live affordably in Nova Scotia, but having an environment where they are comfortable and they are happy and a job they really enjoy, and I think that’s a large point of employer employees are looking for,” says Cantril.

Human resources company Dayforce has just come out with their annual Pulse of Talent Survey, and they have found that 51 per cent of their respondents are proud of where they work. As well, …