It pays to be clear on salaries & net talent

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NORTHERN Ireland companies will be able to fill the skills gap if they are more transparent around the salaries they offer, according to a new report.

Salary is one of the most important factors candidates look for when choosing to apply for a new role but around 80% of businesses here don’t advertise pay, the Nijobs.com Job Report, in association with Ulster Bank, said.

Nearly half of jobseekers said salary is essential in a job description with two thirds pegging a higher salary as the main motivator for moving roles.

From this year, pay transparency is also legally required for companies with more than 250 employees, disclosing the ratio of CEO pay to staff at every level.

In addition, all large companies must demonstrate how directors take employee and other stakeholder interests into account and report on corporate governance arrangements.

Sam Mcilveen, General Manager of

Nijobs.com, said being open about pay is key.

He said: “While salary clarity isn’t the only consideration for candidates, it is a significant one and can make the

AGNEW Group has raised £300,000 for Cancer Fund for Children as it rounds off a three-year partnership with the group.

The company said it looks forward to entering into a new charitable partnership difference between someone deciding to engage with a job or not. Providing full information on the role will undoubtedly help attract the right candidates from the outset.

“It’s important that recruiters also stress the benefits they offer in particular healthcare, pension, holidays, duvet days, charity days, training and longterm employee development.

“It’s an extremely competitive job market for talent. Employers must convince a candidate to apply for their roles rather than opting for a business rival.”

The report found skills shortages will feature once again in the year head, particularly in the IT and echnology sector in Northern Ireland.

And while the pace of hiring by companies remains strong, it has eased by around 6% in the fourth quarter. with mental health charity Mindwise this year.

Cancer Fund for Children CEO Phil Alexander is pictured with Yuile Magee, Managing Director at Agnew Group.

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