Technology recruitment platform Built In has released new data about what tech candidates want from potential employers. The reports cover candidate preferences on a variety of employer offerings, including perks and benefits, compensation, industries, tech stacks and company qualities.
It’s an inside look at what candidates seek in an employer when researching new job opportunities.
Here’s the perks and benefits were the most popular with technology professionals nationwide:
- Remote Work
- Pet-Friendly Office
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(K) Matching
- Relocation Assistance
- Child Care
- Generous Parental Leave
- Daily Meals Provided
- Company Equity
Remote work went from the third most sought-after benefit in 2019 to the most popular in 2020, emphasizing the impact of companies working remotely due to the pandemic. Another benefit that saw a large jump year over year was relocation assistance: It was the ninth most desired benefit in 2019 but rose to the sixth spot in 2020.
DOWNLOAD: The report provides a breakdown of this data for each of the seven biggest technology hubs, as well as a “trends to watch” analysis, in the full report here.