You have two employment candidates for a marketing position.Both have similar educational backgrounds and certifications.However, the first candidate has 20 years of related experiencewhile the second candidate has 6 years of similar experience.
The first candidate is asking for a competitive base salary plusone week extra vacation as part of the benefits package. The secondcandidate is asking for a competitive base salary plus a companysmart phone (upgraded each year), and paid Internet service athome. The first candidate is willing to work a flexible schedule(nights, weekends, etc.), while the second candidate prefers towork remotely from home. Both are requesting to be included in thecompany's annual bonus plan.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that includesthe following:
Compare the direct and indirect compensation requests for eachcandidate.
As an HR professional, what do you think is the best hiringdecision for the company and why?
