

What if… we paid nurses more?
Apr 11, 2024
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.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Exploring the Balance Between Pay and Social Benefits in Healthcare Professions
05:00 • 2min
Implications of Pay Increases and Creating Value Through Job Strategies
07:03 • 7min
Enhancing Wages through Productivity
13:43 • 9min
Transformative Effects of Paying Low-Wage Employees More
22:22 • 2min