Skills gaps, return-to-office policies, retirements and AI
advances are reshaping the workforce.
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PARK, Calif., Oct. 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting
firm Robert Half has released its 2025 Salary Guide, which reveals
critical insights on hiring and compensation trends. The research
examines labor market dynamics, benefits and perks, and starting
salaries for hundreds of positions in various professional fields
across the United States.
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"There's less churn in today's market, which means employers are
increasingly focused on strategies to keep their best employees and
attract new candidates to address skills gaps," said Dawn Fay, operational president at Robert Half.
"While salary remains a critical factor for today's professionals,
flexible work arrangements, career development and other perks are
also top of mind."
Robert Half's 2025 Salary Guide is an essential resource
for both employers and job seekers. Here are four key findings from
the research:
- In-office premiums: For jobs that can be done
remotely, 66% of managers are willing to increase starting salaries
for new hires to work in the office. Of those, 59% are offering
workers up to 20% more pay to come in 4 to 5 days a
week.
- AI is transforming skill requirements: More than
half (54%) of hiring managers say advancements in AI and automation
are reshaping needed skill sets. Additionally, 37% are bringing in
contract talent to support AI-related projects.
- Professionals seek comprehensive compensation
packages: Nearly half (48%) of managers rank meeting
candidates' salary expectations among their greatest hiring
challenges. Providing and promoting benefits and perks that support
employee well-being, work-life balance and career advancement can
make an offer more attractive.
- Retirements sharpen priorities: Retirements are a
top concern and reality for managers, and many are implementing
strategic measures to bridge the resulting skills gaps. Forty-five
percent are investing in training and upskilling for their current
workforce, and another 41% are leveraging the expertise of retirees
by rehiring them as part-time consultants.
"Companies are reassessing their staffing needs and compensation
strategies as the employment landscape evolves," said Fay. "It's
important for job seekers to consider their must-haves when
evaluating job offers and negotiating compensation packages."
For professionals looking to maximize their earning potential
and advance their careers, Robert Half recommends the
following:
- Leverage resources like the 2025 Salary Guide from Robert Half
to research current salary ranges.
- Evaluate the entire compensation package, including benefits
and perks, and discuss options to improve work-life balance.
- Be open to more in-office work, which allows for face-to-face
interaction with colleagues and in-person training and
upskilling.
- Prioritize training and professional certifications to boost
your skill set and marketability.
- Explore contract positions that provide exposure to different
projects, teams, work environments and industries.
View the complete 2025 Salary Guide from Robert Half,
offering region-specific salary data for hundreds of positions in
seven professional fields.
About the Survey Research
Research for the Salary Guide was developed by Robert
Half and conducted by an independent research firm in
June 2024. It includes online survey
responses from more than 2,500 managers with hiring
responsibilities in finance and accounting, technology, marketing
and creative, legal, administrative and customer support, and human
resources at companies with 20 or more employees in the United States.
About Robert Half
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent
solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled
job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We
offer contract talent and permanent placement solutions in the
fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and
creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we
also provide executive search services. Robert Half is the parent
company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that
delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting
solutions. In the past 12 months, Robert Half, including Protiviti,
has been named one of the Fortune® Most
Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For and a Forbes
Best Employer for Diversity. Explore talent solutions, research and
insights at roberthalf.com.
Contact: Matthew Croteau
(978) 252-2121
matthew.croteau@roberthalf.com
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