Only about 3 percent at non-Internet companies put in more than 60 hours per week. For dot-com enthusiasts, the hours may not be a concern. He doesn't mind because he enjoys what he does. But, Tawadros explains, iProspect also doesn't have a clock-watching mentality. If someone has a doctor's appointment or has to do their hair, they get to leave early.
Compensation still counts when it comes to motivating employees to do their jobs.
Respondents from both dot-coms and traditional companies ranked compensation and benefits as their No. 1 job motivator. Wash. Montee, the sole IT employee at his company, says his bosses are very open to suggestions for updating technology. Although skyrocketing salaries and bonus packages may level off or be reduced if the economy hits a roadblock, employment experts agree that the highly creative, enntrepreneurial marketplace has brought some real alterations in the landscape, especially for big established companies. Companies are asking a lot of their people. They used to offer long-term tenure, that job safety.