Benefits Package Value Study

摘要

Recruiting entry-level civil engineers and information technology specialists has become more competitive and the New York State Department of Transportation is experiencing difficulty in attracting people to these positions. Compared to the private sector, NYSODT's entry level salaries are lower but rise more quickly. NYSDOT believes their benefit package is better, however, this has never been quantified. If their benefit package is more valuable than one of NYSDOT's competitors, that would offset lower starting salaries and be an attractive component of a total compensation package. Competitive compensation should enhance their recruitment efforts. This study was conducted to determine if in fact the benefit's package is worth more than NYSDOT's competitors.