Dutchmen prefer better job profile above higher salary

By: Together Abroad 10-06-2015 11:26 AM
Categories: ** HR daily news,
When choosing a job, Dutch employees tend to think that an interesting task is more important than a higher salary with a less content prospect.

Linkedin released these findings in their global Talent Trends 2015 report on Wednesday 03 June 2015. It surveyed more than 20,000 professionals in 29 countries, of which 678 were Dutch.

Challenging tasks, professional development, future prospects and growth opportunities are particularly relevant to the Dutch participants. Employees appear to be less enthusiastic about better job titles. Additionally, the report highlights that the Dutch place remarkably little importance to better pay and benefits (16%), which is at odds with their image of being “frugal”. By contrast, the global average is at 49%.

Four in five Dutch workers are satisfied with their current job, which makes them the most satisfied employees in the world. Nevertheless, Talent Trends 2015 reveals that 81% would not say no to an attractive job opportunity.

By: C. Maiko Schnelle
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