2015 Randstad Award Argentina
What are the main factors defining attractiveness of an employer?
Which are the most attractive sectors?
Which are the most attractive companies?
Attractiveness of an employer defined by functional attributes
As in 2014, competitive salary and benefits is the primary factor when looking for a job in
Argentina. The importance of salary only slightly decreased since 2014: salary (23%, id.) is
viewed as the most important factor before job security (15%, id.). Pleasant work atmosphere
and career opportunities (8%, id.) are next before job content (7%, id.) and flexible working
(6%, id.).
When they are asked to select their top 5 most important factors, we see a similar pattern
compared to the 2014 survey: salary comes out first again (68%, -2%) followed by job security
(57%, -2%). Work atmosphere (50%, -1%) is next and followed by career progression
opportunities (45%, -2%) and flexible working arrangements (37%, +1%).
criteria
most important
salary & employee benefits
23
long-term job security
68
15
pleasant working atmosphere
8
career progression opportunities
8
offers flexible working arrangements
top 5 most important 2015
6
57
50
45
37
2014
2013
70%
63%
59%
58%
51%
56%
47%
39%
36%
38%
Attributes by gender
Working atmosphere, flexible working arrangements and good work-life balance are searched
more by women in Argentina. To men, interesting job content and training opportunities are more
important. Men are also more attracted by companies that are financially healthy and that make
use of latest technologies.
Attributes by age
Young potentials are more focused on employers that offer interesting job content and
international career opportunities. They are also more concerned by a convenient location of the
company and with environmental and social awareness (CSR). Older workforce looks more for
financial stability, high salary and strong management. Work atmosphere, flexible work
arrangements and good work-life balance become more important after the age of 25.
Attributes by education level
Financially healthy companies and well located firms attract more people with a lower education
degree, whereas (international) career opportunities and job content are more appealing to the
higher educated. Good work-life balance is also more important to higher educated workforce.
Top 3 sectors in which potential employees would like to work
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car & truck industry
software & IT
pharmaceutical
Top 3 most attractive sectors viewed by attribute
1st position
2nd position
3rd position
salary & employee benefits
car & truck industry
pharmaceutical
software & IT
career progression opportunities
software & IT
pharmaceutical
car & truck industry
pleasant working atmosphere
car & truck industry
pharmaceutical
software & IT
long-term job security
pharmaceutical
software & IT
finance
good work-life balance
finance
pharmaceutical
software & IT
financially healthy
pharmaceutical
car & truck industry
software & IT
interesting job content
software & IT
pharmaceutical
car & truck industry
good training
pharmaceutical
software & IT
car & truck industry
strong management
pharmaceutical
car & truck industry
software & IT
environmentally & socially aware (CSR)
pharmaceutical
FMCG
software & IT
Top 3 companies for which potential employees would like to work