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VOLUNTARY TURNOVER
RATES ARE ON THE RISE
AND NEARLY TWO-THIRDS
OF EMPLOYERS
REPORT CHALLENGES
RECRUITING AND
RETAINING EMPLOYEES
WITH SPECIFIC SKILLS.
EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS NOT IN SYNC ON
POPULAR OFFICE PERKS
Companies today use extras to attract and retain top talent, but
are they offering the perks employees want most? According to
research from global staffing firm Robert Half, flexible work
schedules, a compressed workweek and the ability to telecommute
are the most sought-after nonmonetary prerequisites. However,
while many companies offer flexible work schedules, fewer than
one in five offer shorter workweeks or remote work options.
There was less of a disconnect when it came to monetary incen-tives:
44 per cent of employers surveyed said they offer annual or
biannual bonuses to employees. Workers surveyed said bonuses
were their most desired incentive (77 per cent) when considering
job offers. Profit-sharing plans and sign-on bonuses are also highly
sought (tied at 49 per cent), though only 33 per cent and 19 per
cent of employers, respectively, offer these types of rewards.
Benefits can also play a significant role in attracting and retain-ing
talent, and most companies are offering the two most wanted
employee benefits: extended health insurance (88 per cent) and
paid time off, including vacation, sick days and paid holidays (80
per cent).
“Professionals today desire flexibility,” said Greg Scileppi, presi-dent
of Robert Half, international staffing operations. “By offering
competitive compensation as well as programs that help their
employees achieve greater work-life balance, organizations will
more easily attract and retain top talent.”
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