When it comes to choosing between a job that offers more filler for the wallet and one that offers more time at home when needed, nearly a third of workers are choosing the latter, according to a recent survey.

Twenty-nine percent of U.S. workers say they consider flexibility to be the most important factor in considering job offers, according to New York-based recruitment firm Hudson, after polling 1,634 workers who have been with their company for less than five years.

Money still talks, but it came in second, chosen by 23 percent of workers when asked to name why they accepted their current job. 

"Money will always be important to people, but in this age of Internet-powered remote access where there are so many virtual options, employees place a much higher premium on flexible work arrangements," says Robert Morgan, co-president of recruitment and talent management at Hudson, in a release. "As the pool of qualified candidates shrinks, it seems that employers can compete more effectively for talent if they can offer work-life balance to go along with the competitive pay."

Wondering how you might be able to add some more flexibility into your life by cutting back work hours but still maintain a successful business? Check out how one retailer did just that in "Less is More," which ran in the August 2004 issue of Floral Management.

--Kori Kamradt
kkamradt@safnow.org

 


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