Benefits, commute time top things that make a job appealing

Benefits, commute time top things that make a job appealingBenefits, commute time top things that make a job appealingResearch has found that76% of Americans say that not hearing back about a job is worse than being ghosted after a first date, but employers must offer specific things to get people to apply in the first place. Recent data from Glassdoor shows that attractive benefits and perks are the most popular thingsthat would make Americans more inclined to hit send on a job application.The Harris Poll surveyed 1,151 American adults for Glassdoor - those who participated were either working or didnt have a job but were actively looking for one.What would make Americans more inclined to submit a job applicationHeres how people respondedattractive benefits and perks (e.g., gym memberships, paid time off, etc.) 48%a convenient, easy commute 47%high salaries 46%good work-life balance 43%work from home flexibility 41%a great company culture 35%whether the companys financial performan ce is good 26%familiarity with the brand 23%Furthermore, while 35% of men say that they would be more likely to apply for a job if the company offered work from home flexibility, while 49% of women felt this way.Julie Coucoules, Glassdoors weltweit Head of Talent Acquisition, commented on the research in a statement.Job seekers crave transparency on pay, not only to make an initial judgement about whether to consider applying for a job, but also to assess if an employer holds long-term potential for them. Quality candidates are typically well-researched and those that go beyond job ads and look for a richer set of background data that includes benefits and employee reviews, among other specific traits about an employer. This means that employers should make information available to job candidates proactively, or they risk missing out on quality candidates applying, she said.How people learn about employers theyre curious aboutCheck out the breakdownJob search websites 53%word of mo uth 43%professional networking sites 35%social media 32%personal networking 32%company careers pages 26%Forty-five percent of men and 63% of women look at job boards online to learn more about employers theyre interested in.In terms of finding open positions, the research found that 51% of people surveyed reported that job websites are their preferred source. The second most popular choice was finding out from a friend, at 45%. But the two least popular choices were social media at 20% and a staffing agency at 19%.Plus, 44%of those surveyed said that they search for company transparency on pay and benefits when trying to figure out if a company could be a good place to work in the long run.