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Only one in five Kiwi workers say their benefits match their needs

New research shows most workers feel their employment perks are poorly matched to what they actually need as wages lag behind living costs.

Skinny McBuntu

Research has found that only one in five workers believe their employment benefits are well suited to their needs. The findings highlight a disconnect between what employers offer and what workers actually want or require. The issue comes as worker pay continues to fall behind the rising cost of living.

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'A lot of them aren't landing': Work perks miss the mark for many Kiwis

New research finds only one in five workers say their benefits are well matched to what they need, even as pay slips behind the cost of living.

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