The Infamous Counter-Offer!

So, as the market picks up and unemployment rates are reducing, confidence in the 'passive' job hunter returns. Great news, you've just been offered the perfect new role and on the day you sit with your boss to present your resignation you are given the counter-offer. After some negotiation you may decide to stay put. For the recruitment consultant it's a disappointing outcome but I found this article to be an interesting read on the potential effects accepting a counter offer may have on you and your employer: http://www.forbes.com/2008/06/28/counter-offer-employer-lead-careers-cx_hr_0630counteroffer.html