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Virginia Business
April 2006
As millions of retiring baby
boomers begin to exit the job market, and the United
States shifts from a
skills-based to a knowledge-based economy, some companies
are struggling to fill positions. One problem: a disconnect
between employers and employees on what attracts and
retains workers.
A national work force study by the
Florida-based Spherion Corp. showed big gaps on such
issues as compensation and the importance of flexible
work schedules. In fact, the 2005 survey concluded
that many companies are not well positioned to draw
top talent.
The chart below highlights what workers
and employers rank as “very important” when
asked about drivers of retention. For more information
on the study, click here. EMPLOYER VIEW
1. Management climate (80%)
2. Supervisor relationship (80%)
3. Culture & work environment (65%)
4. Benefits (61%)
5. Growth & earning potential (58%)
6. Training & development (54%)
7. Financial compensation (49%)
8. Time & flexibility (35%)
WORKER VIEW
1. Financial compensation (69%)
2. Benefits (68%)
3. Growth & earning potential (64%)
4. Time & flexibility (60%)
5. Management climate (60%)
6. Supervisor relationship (57%)
7. Culture & work environment (54%)
8. Training & development (49%)
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