“Despite wage growth, many workers are not feeling the benefits. Salary satisfaction has already dropped to 63% and, while inflation is slowing, people are still facing economic pressures like never before. We’re also seeing a mixed picture with sectors like Accounting, Customer Service, and Retail experiencing moderate rises, while Technology, Finance, and Consulting are stagnating as demand has normalized.
“A collective discontent in the labour market makes competition for talent more intense, and businesses need to reassess their compensation packages and benefits to stay competitive. Flexibility remains a key factor for candidates, with 41% of workers citing flexible hours as their top desired benefit. However, our analysis of 17.5 million job ads shows it’s mentioned in only 13%. Companies that offer additional clear flexibility will have a competitive advantage in attracting talent, especially among those currently inactive in the labour market.”
