A survey, conducted by Mary Lorenz of The Hiring Site, revealed the five most crucial elements a job seeker considers during a job search are compensation, benefits, runway for growth, work-life balance, and management appreciation.  While not every company can feasibly have all five areas in line with what job seekers as a whole desire, Lorenz offers creative suggestions to managers to retain, as well as attract, talent.
The article, “The Five Things Job Seekers Want Most: Are You Offering It?” is a great read for anyone trying to target what job seekers desire.