Younger job seekers: Money still talks

A recent survey asked job seekers from so-called “Generation Y” what they’re most concerned about when they take a new job. The results?
No surprise here: They want cash.
Though it’s often said younger workers are more interested than their predecessors in factors like flexibility and social responsibility, 85% still say salary is the most important incentive employers can offer, according to a recent survey by Personnel Today.
Of course, that doesn’t mean other benefits don’t matter when you’re recruiting. But companies should be careful about substituting those other perks for competitive compensation, the researchers said.