Half of workers in Kerry expect to receive a salary increase this year.
That's according to research conducted by FRS Recruitment.
In addition to this, almost 75% of people in Kerry believe they could find a new job in 3 months or less, compared to the national average of 70%.
Additionally, eight out of 10 Kerry workers would be willing to change jobs for a salary increase of 20% or less and 58% of people in the county believe their salary fairly reflects their current role.
Speaking about the research, Lynne McCormack, General Manager of FRS Recruitment said, “There is certainly a significant number of people in Kerry and around the country who expect to receive a salary bump this year. This isn’t a new development, as there has been pressure on salaries in Kerry over several years now in light of the rising cost of living and the general health of the economy.
“A lot of Kerry people feel secure in their jobs. Most also believe that if they were to lose their job in the morning, they could quickly source an alternative. These are some of the factors that are giving them the confidence to expect better remuneration.
“However, what is different is that this outlook isn’t being matched on the employer side. While most employers in Kerry do plan to offer their staff a small wage raise this year, it is questionable as to whether this would be enough to meet staff expectations. That could create a considerable amount of movement in the market, given how many people say they will change jobs for a 20% raise or less. }
