The report, which explored career expectations, job search methods and effective recruitment messaging, was designed to help companies develop more effective recruitment strategies. Accordingly, one-third of respondents looked at the make up of a company s executive team and employees as key indicators of that company s commitment to diversity. Women and men are influenced by different value propositions. Women place a higher value than men on flexible work arrangements, comprehensive benefits and vacation time. While 57 percent of female survey participants rated comprehensive benefits as extremely motivating to an employment decision, only 39 percent of men did.
Diverse candidates are in demand.
The war for experienced candidates is still a top concern for companies. Candidates surveyed interview with an average of 4.7 companies and receive 2.3 job offers. The internet is a key job searching tool. The internet still remains the most popular job search tool for candidates. Seventy percent of survey participants frequent corporate websites to search for jobs and 67 percent use general job posting websites.