Salary demands soften in banking and construction

SALARY demands in banking and construction softened this year in response to the slowdown in the construction sector and the uncertainty in international financial markets.

This is according to the latest salary survey from Premier Recruitment which also found that sectors such as accountancy and office support saw above-average wage growth this year.

Managing director of Premier Group’s Irish operations, Brian Murphy said: “Overall the Irish recruitment market has remained buoyant throughout 2007, despite talk of an economic downturn.