Compensation Quote by Jon Kyl
“Continuing to pay people unemployment compensation is a disincentive for them to seek new work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: US Senate Committee Hearing, 2000
Continuing unemployment benefits can reduce motivation to find new employment.
In simple terms: Benefits may discourage job searching.
Balance assistance with incentives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Job seekers
- policy makers
- unemployment offices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can benefits be structured to support transition?
- What alternatives exist to motivate job search?
May overlook structural job market issues.