You have two candidates for a marketing position.Both have similar educational backgrounds and certifications.However, the first candidate has 20 years of related experience, while the second candidate has 6 years of similar experience.

The first candidate is asking for a competitive base salary plus one week extra vacation as part of the benefits package.The second candidate is asking for a competitive base salary plus a company smartphone (upgraded each year) and paid Internet service at home. The first candidate is willing to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, etc.), while the second candidate prefers to work remotely from home. Both are requesting to be included in the company's annual bonus plan.

Writea 700- to 1,050-word paper that includes the following:

• Compare the direct and indirect compensation requests for each candidate.
• As an HR professional, what do you think is the best hiring decision for the company, and why?