Modest increases in 2025: He plans to raise salaries in the first half of next year 47 percent companies (at the beginning of 2024 it was as much as 60%). 17 percent of them announces that they will reach from 2 to 4 percent.another 31 percent wants to introduce increases of 4 to 7 percent, 20 percent. employers say from 7 to 10 percent, and only 7 percent companies intend to increase the salary by more than 10%..
Companies are cautious: “Although the rising minimum wage forces companies to adjust wages, most of them decide on more moderate changes. The pace of wage growth does not seem to be as dynamic as in previous years reflects companies' caution in the face of economic challenges,” explained Monika Hryniszyn, Regional HR Leader Northern Europe at Randstad. However, the expert drew attention to the aspect of development plans in the area of ​​employment.
Recruitment opportunities: Importantly, the percentage of enterprises declaring recruitment plans increased year on year with 26 percent up to 28 percent. They are most willing to increase employment companies from the finance and insurance sectors – 43 percent and from the modern business services industry – 39 percent. On the other hand, as many as 61 percent employers want maintain employment at the current leveland 8 percent plans to reduce jobs.
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Source: Randstad materials