survey finds salary is top draw for job candidates but benefits nearly as popular

menlo park, ca — a robert half survey suggests that successfully wooing job candidates takes more than salary alone. while 37 percent of chief financial officers said offering higher compensation than competitors is the most effective incentive for attracting accounting professionals, nearly as many (33 percent) felt the benefits package had the greatest influence, up from just 2 percent five years ago. the findings also suggest traditional incentives are a higher priority today: while the popularity of benefits surged, the number of financial executives who feel telecommuting and flexible work schedules are the top draw fell 20 points, from 33 percent in 2003 to 13 percent in 2008. more at robert half…