This statistic shows the most important employment factors when choosing jobs among workers worldwide in 2014. During the survey, 84 percent of respondents said that salary, benefits and financial incentives would influence them to choose one job over another.
Employers are increasingly trying to attract employees with wellness incentives. In 2015, corporate spending on wellness incentives in the United States reached 693 U.S. dollars per employee. The majority of companies fund wellness programs themselves, however, around 11 percent are paid for by employee contributions.
Which of the following make an organization an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Salary/benefits/financial incentives
84%
Work-life balance
64%
Opportunity for advancement
62%
Training/development programs
58%
Opportunity to work with knowledgeable colleagues
46%
Communication/feedback received during application
42%
Flexible work arrangements
42%
Corporate culture
34%
Corporate reputation
34%
Environmentally friendly/responsible work practices
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Kelly Services. (September 30, 2014). Which of the following make an organization an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/224394/reasons-for-choosing-employment-positions/
Kelly Services. "Which of the following make an organization an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another?." Chart. September 30, 2014. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/224394/reasons-for-choosing-employment-positions/
Kelly Services. (2014). Which of the following make an organization an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/224394/reasons-for-choosing-employment-positions/
Kelly Services. "Which of The following Make An Organization An Attractive Employer or Would Drive Your Decision to Accept One Job/Position over Another?." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Sep 2014, https://www.statista.com/statistics/224394/reasons-for-choosing-employment-positions/
Kelly Services, Which of the following make an organization an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/224394/reasons-for-choosing-employment-positions/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Which of the following make an organization an attractive employer or would drive your decision to accept one job/position over another? [Graph], Kelly Services, September 30, 2014. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/224394/reasons-for-choosing-employment-positions/
