Employers have more ways than wages to reward staff, says expert

Companies take strategic approach as 60% of workers are expecting a salary increase, while employers say they will only offer a 1-3% rise

Lynne McCormack, general manager with FRS Recruitment.

Employers are advised to be more creative approaches to the career development of their staff to help them offset employees’ rising salary expectations.

Lynne McCormack, general manager of FRS Recruitment, also advises employers to consider their options around supporting workers’ lifestyle and work-life balance preferences, notably being more open to hybrid and flexible work requests.