13 The Facts You Need on Recruitment Are You Offering the Lifestyle That People Want Today? 57% of people report perks like flexibility and work- life balance among their top considerations in accepting a job. How Happy Are Your Employees? This has a big impact on recruitment… 54% of job-seekers read company reviews written by employees. Money Matters! But for some, a steady salary may be more appealing than commission. 94% of sales professionals say that base salary is the most important element of their compensation plan. Only 62% of sales professionals say that commission is the most important. You Must Be Tech-Savvy! 72% of Millennials and 63% of all professionals use their smartphones to search for jobs. More Important Than Money… 78% of sales professionals said they would accept less money to work at a company selling something compelling. 64% of Millennials would rather make $40,000 a year at a job they love than $100,000 a year at a job they think is boring. The War for Talent Is on… 75% of companies believe it takes more time to find the right talent to fill positions this year as compared to last year. Get Online! 86% of Millennials and 79% of all professionals will use social media to look for jobs and research employers. Ouch! Don't Let This Be You. Only 49% of employees would recommend their employer to a friend. Sources: Randstad, Gallup, Red Brick Research, Forbes, Glassdoor, The Leadership Guy