Importance vs. satisfaction

Salary survey respondents rate the job-related items that are most important to them, and then tell how satisfied they are with each one.

By Network World Staff, Network World
July 24, 2006 12:03 AM ET

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Importance ratings

When rating the importance of 20 job-related items, respondents say they are most concerned with pay followed by benefits and job security.

Rank	Item
1	Overall compensation
2	Benefits package
3	Job security
4	Base salary
5	Professional development & training
6	Access to new technologies
7	Challenge of work
8	Family friendliness
9	Leave (vacation, holidays, etc.)
10	Annual raises
11	Advancement potential
12	Recognition/appreciation of your work
13	Autonomy
14	Proximity to home
15	Flexible work schedule
16	Performance incentives/bonuses
17	Opportunities in vertical industry
18	Tuition reimbursement
19	Opportunity to telecommute
20	Stock options

Satisfaction ratings

When rating the satisfaction of 20 job-related items, respondents say they are most pleased with family-friendly items and least please with compensation items.

Rank	Item
1	Flexible work schedule
2	Family friendliness
3	Job security
4	Proximity to home
5	Leave (vacation, holidays, etc.)
6	Autonomy
7	Industry
8	Challenge of work
9	Benefits package
10	Access to new technologies
11	Recognition/appreciation of your work
12	Tuition reimbursement
13	Opportunity to telecommute
14	Base salary
15	Overall compensation
16	Professional development & training
17	Advancement potential
18	Annual raises
19	Performance incentives/bonuses
20	Stock options