Survey shows 97% of Irish firms are planning on increasing salaries in 2016
A new survey carried out by consultants Mercer forecasts a rise by over 2% in Irish salaries in 2016.
Mercer surveyed 135 organisations and 97% said they were planning on increasing salaries in the next year.
Firms in the life sciences, hi tech and services industries are forecasting the largest increase of between 2.5% and nearly 3%.
As well as pay, some firms are attracting and retaining staff with benefits including pensions, health insurance and flexible working hours.
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