But managers must first insure that basic corporate benefits such as health insurance and vacation time are solidly in place. These benefits meet employees' fundamental needs and can keep tech talent from seeking work elsewhere, technical recruiters say. In fact, a flexible work schedule is just one factor contributing to job satisfaction identified in the 2000 InfoWorld Compensation Survey. IT professionals noted formal training and opportunities for advancement as the top benefits contributing to job satisfaction, and telecommuting was No. 1 on the benefits wish list. Employers should provide flexible work conditions that include benefits such as telecommuting and job sharing.
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Bad boss Corporate culture can only be as good as the management behind it. If management or a particular technical employee's boss is perceived as bad, employee turnover will increase. Calif. When a departing employee is asked why he or she left a company, the most common response is dislike of his or her manager, Foote, of Foote Partners, says. Give people more of a say in what they do. Most companies do not cultivate an atmosphere in which managers engage in thoughtful dialogue with staffers about career issues, Foote says.