Serious Disconnects between Employers and Employees

According to a press release from Spherion back in November 2005, there's a serious gap between what employers think their salespeople want and what those sales rainmakers REALLY want! How well prepared are you to retain your best Rainmakers?
http://www.spherion.com/press/releases/2005/Emerging_Workforce.jsp

The following chart clearly shows the significant disconnect between employers and employees on what will keep workers in their current positions:
Drivers of Retention
Employer View Employee View
1. Management climate (80%) 1. Financial compensation (69%)
2. Supervisor relationship (80%) 2. Benefits (68%)
3. Culture & work environment (65%) 3. Growth & earning potential (64%)
4. Benefits (61%) 4. Time & flexibility (60%)
5. Growth & earning potential (58%) 5. Management climate (60%)
6. Training & development (54%) 6. Supervisor relationship (57%)
7. Financial compensation (49%) 7. Culture & work environment (54%)
8. Time & flexibility (35%) 8. Training & development (49%)
Note: Based on percent indicating “very important” when asked what are the most important drivers of retention.