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US workers’ job decisions align with global counterparts

September 30, 2014

American employees are closely similar to their global counterparts in the key factors they consider when weighing job opportunities, according to the global workforce index survey by Kelly Services Inc. (NASD: KELYA).

The research found 85 percent of US workers surveyed and 84 percent of those worldwide report salary, benefits and other financial incentives make an employer attractive or drive their decision to accept one job over another. Additionally, 64 percent of both groups identify work/life balance as a key factor, and opportunities for advancement are cited by 63 percent of US respondents and 62 percent globally. Both groups say these same three factors are most likely to cause them to leave their current organization or change jobs or careers.

“The close tracking of the results shows that financial satisfaction, personal balance and professional growth are universal expectations among today’s workforce,” said Steve Armstrong, senior vice president and general manager, U.S. operations for Kelly Services. “Employers who best accommodate these needs will be the most successful in attracting and retaining the talent they need to grow their businesses.”

The online survey was conducted by RDA Group on behalf of Kelly Services and included approximately 230,000 people across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions, including approximately 102,000 in the US.