what is an employer of choice

To you, what specific attributes make a company an employer of choice.

let me start by a few

flex-time
ability to telecommute as needed
360 feedback for/from peers, subordinates and superiors

what else.

Re: what is an employer of choice

To add... lots of money and a discrete budget.

Re: what is an employer of choice

  • Growth opportunity
  • Communication (including the feedback, you mentioned)
  • Authority (employee needs to have certain authority according to the work he/she does)
  • Salary plus the benefit package
  • Diversity in work
  • overall environment
  • Employer's growth
  • Learning opportunities

Re: what is an employer of choice

All of the above and to add to it, I have to like what I do or nothing will suffice.

Re: what is an employer of choice

everything said above... plus:
1. paid (/semi) sabbaticals
2. ability to work on independent projects
3. professional development opportunities e.g. tuition reimbursements, certification credits etc.

Re: what is an employer of choice

Add from me just one point:
1-1 Great smile:)