50 years in 50 facts
Earnings are, of course, an important indicator of job quality. However, it’s not just the amount that matters, but also whether workers feel their pay is fair. When the effort put into work isn’t matched by adequate compensation, recognition, or career growth, it creates an effort–reward imbalance, which can lead to stress and increase the risk of physical and mental health issues.
Around 1 in 4 workers in the EU feel they are not being paid appropriately for their efforts and achievements at work. This share has been decreasing since 2005, but a gender gap persists.
🔗 Learn more about job quality in the EU: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/all/trends-in-job-quality-ewcs-2024-first-findings
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