What if… we paid nurses more?

Academics Zeynep Ton and Julian Jessop discuss the disparity in pay for essential workers, including nurses, questioning the justification behind underpaying professions with significant real-world impact. They explore the balance between fair wages and non-monetary rewards in vital professions while discussing the implications of pay increases and strategies for creating value through job enhancements. The transformative effects of paying low-wage employees more are also highlighted, emphasizing the benefits of increased pay for both workers and society.