Guide to Salary Trends 2025 - by Randstad

Randstad presents salary trends 2025

A competitive compensation plan: the essential lever for attracting talent

"Year after year, salary and benefits remain the cornerstone of companies' talent attraction and retention strategies. According to a study we conducted in 2024, 44% of respondents cite compensation as one of the main motivations for changing jobs. Nearly a third plan to change jobs in the first half of 2024. These results highlight the crucial role of competitive compensation in retaining employees."

Key trends to watch out for in 2025

Adapting to a changing workforce

"Our recent study revealed a significant gap between what employers are offering and what talent is looking for. Salary and benefits remain the most important factors for workers, after work-life balance. They are also the two main reasons why employees change jobs."

The gig economy 2.0

"By 2025, we're likely to see the gig economy 2.0, with a more fragmented and diverse workforce."

Accelerating digital transformation

"Employers can look to increase productivity significantly with a workforce trained to use AI. 15% of workers use AI regularly, but 17% don't have enough opportunities to use it."

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