Other than salary, free time most important factor for job offers

Other than salary, free time most important factor for job offersOther than salary, free time most important factor for job offersEmployers, listen up Offering employees the right amount of leisure time is crucial, in more ways than one - especially when it comes to hiring. In fact, recent research from staffing firm Accountemps found that excluding salary, vacation time/paid time off is the most important factor when it comes to a job offer.Cleveland, San Francisco, and Miami were among the cities where workers echoed this specific finding, also choosing leisure time as the most significant one.An independent research firm surveyed more than2,700 workers in 27 major cities in the U.S. for the Accountemps study. Here are some of the findings that stood out.Heres what people value the most in job offers - besides cash, of courseThe researchfeatured peoples other top factors (other than salary) when considering job offers. After vacation time/paid time off (26%), corporate culture/wo rk environment at 24%, career advancement potential at 21%, work-from-home options at 11%, and professional development/training at 9% rounded out the Top 5.While vacation time/paid time off welches the top choice overall, people in the youngest age group, 18-34, cited career advancement potential as the most popular choice was at 30%, compared to 22% of those ages 35-54 and 10% of those 55 and up.Michael Steinitz, executive director of Accountemps, commented on the research in a statementIn todays employment market, companies need to put their best foot forward when making job offers and, beyond salary, highlight benefits that could entice candidates. Professionals want to be hired by organizations that support work-life balance and have values that align with their own. An attractive corporate culture can go a long way toward recruiting and retaining top talent. Job seekers should make a list of must-haves and nice-to-haves before evaluating employment opportunities. Remember, com panies may not be able to offer you everything. Its best to decide ahead of time whats most important to you.Heres what people in different cities prioritize mostThe research also showed what people in 27 U.S. cities said was their main concern was when they get a job offer, excluding salary.A majority of cities fell in line with the overall results, but a handful valued other things.Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver (tie wth vacation time/paid time off, Salt Lake City, Austin, Des Moines, Boston, Raleigh, and Washington, D.C.said corporate culture/work environment was more, or as, important as vacation time/paid time off.Just four cities - Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia (tie with vacation time/paid time off), and New York - said career advancement potential was more, or as, valued as vacation time/paid time off.