Survey Finds Salary Remains Top Draw for Job Candidates but Benefits Gaining in Popularity
February 14th, 2008 Posted in General
A recent survey suggests that successfully wooing job candidates takes more than salary alone. While 31 per cent of chief financial officers (CFOs) interviewed said offering higher compensation than competitors is the most effective incentive for attracting accounting professionals, 20 per cent felt the benefits package had the greatest influence, up from 1 per cent five years ago.
The findings also suggest traditional incentives are a higher priority today: While the popularity of benefits surged, the number of financial executives who feel telecommuting and flexible work schedules are the top draw fell 8 points, from 28 per cent in 2003 to 20 per cent in 2008, on par with benefit packages.