Abigail Heaton and Carol Coohey of the Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative have published a new report, "Should I Stay or Should I Go? The Role of Financial Security, Fair Compensation, Promotional and Professional Growth Opportunities, and Wage Incentives." 

They found that perceived fair compensation and fewer promotional and professional growth opportunities were strongly related to peer staff members' intent to leave their positions. Most peer workers (91%) reported that a 10% pay increase would increase their likelihood of staying in their position. In comparison, only 41.7% reported that a 10% pay increase at another organization would increase their likelihood of leaving.

This project was funded in part by the Telligen Community Initiative (TCI). TCI initiates and supports, through research and programs, innovative and farsighted health-related projects aimed at improving the health, social well being, and educational attainment of society.