Pay, schedule and hours are the top reasons applicants turn down job offers, according to survey results from Express Employment Professionals. The survey of Express clients also found these same concerns keep workers from staying at their jobs.

“The message here is clear,” said Express CEO Bob Funk. “Pay is the top priority among today’s workers. That certainly makes sense considering the reports we have seen about stagnant wages. The trouble, of course, is that so many businesses are dealing with confusing regulatory changes that cause uncertainty, which slows their investment in the future of their workforce. Those that can offer raises, or more hours for that matter, are going to find workers ready to change jobs.”

Respondents were asked, “What hurdles stop you from accepting a job?” Respondents were told to choose all that applied from a given list. The top responses:

1. Pay: 61%
2. Schedule: 42%
3. Hours: 41%
4. Advancement/opportunity: 28%
5. Transportation: 19%

Respondents were also asked, “What hurdles stop you from staying on a job?” The top responses:

1. Pay: 53%
2. Hours: 37%
3. Schedule: 36%
4. Advancement opportunity: 32%
5. Boss: 29%

The survey was conducted in July 2015; the 872 respondents are current and former clients of Express Employment Professionals.