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9 in 10 S'pore workers prefer to work for ethical firms: survey
By Lin Jiamei, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 05 November 2009 2008 hrs

 
 
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SINGAPORE: Ninety-one per cent of Singapore workers said that they are more likely to work for an organisation that is ethically and socially responsible, according to a survey by Kelly Services.

This figure is higher than the Asia Pacific average of 87 per cent.

The survey involved some 100,000 people from over 30 countries, and the respondents from Singapore made up 3 per cent of those polled.

The survey also showed that Singapore workers are keen on being green - with 80 per cent of them saying they are more likely to work for a company that is environmentally responsible.

Fifty-three per cent of the Singapore respondents said they would even accept a lower pay or take on a small role in an organisation with sound corporate reputation - a figure that is also higher than the regional counterparts.

According to Kelly Services' Asia Pacific Senior Vice President Dhirendra Shantilal, the survey showed that employees prioritize corporate transparency, accountability and social responsibility when deciding where to work.

He added that this has implications when employers hire new talents.

- CNA/sc

 

 
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