SINGAPORE: Making counter offers to retain staff who
have offered to resign is on the rise.
The 2011 Hays Salary Guide says this is because of
economic recovery and more candidate movement in the jobs
market.
71 per cent of companies surveyed said it is their
policy to make a counter offer or that they have done so
occasionally.
Mr Chris Mead, General Manager of Hays in Singapore said it is
understandable that employers may attempt to reverse an employee's
decision to leave if the employee has the right skills, cultural
fit and is highly valued by the company.
He said top candidates, particularly those who are skilled, are
receiving multiple offers and counter offers.
But a successful counter offer involves more than just money.
Mr Mead added that many of the candidates are assessing new
opportunities and are moving for the right level of responsibility
and career prospects rather than a salary increase.
- CNA/fa
saying this is like saying gi joe resigned from his company and
immediately he gets offers from cobra,the imperial red army and the
red baron too.