A new study of job hunters found that corporate culture, greatbenefits, and fulfilling work are valued over high pay.
Employee benefits leader Unumand Monster.com recently surveyed 468 job seekers to inquire abouttheir ideal work environment. The majority of respondants (87percent) said the No. 1 thing they look for in a future employer isa company "that truly cares about the well-being of its employees."The numbers remained roughly the same for both employed andunemployed respndants.
Other characteristics job hunters listed as "very important"include:
- A challenging and fulfilling position (84 percent)
- Job security (82 percent)
- An attractive benefits package (74 percent)
High salary was rated as very important by just 66 percent ofrespondants, and bonuses were "very important" to just over half ofrespondants.
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