INTHEBLACK: What are you worth? New salary trends revealed

INTHEBLACK: What are you worth? New salary trends revealed

Author: CPA Australia January 5, 2025 Duration: 14:08

Explore the Hays 2024-25 salary guide, celebrating 45 years of insightful reporting on the Australian and New Zealand job market. 

Learn key trends and salary ranges essential for accounting, finance and business professionals in today's job market. 

With input from over 15,000 respondents across 26 industries, a key finding reveals that 77% of employees are considering new job opportunities, primarily due to the rising cost of living. 

Discover further insights on skills shortages and the permanence of hybrid work arrangements and gain actionable strategies to navigate the current job market and address talent shortages - whether you're an employee seeking new opportunities or an employer looking to attract the right talent.

Tune in for views and data that could shape your career or hiring strategy.

Host: Christine Gounder, digital content leader, CPA Australia

Guest: Caroline Edwards, NSW Director, Accountancy and Finance at Hays

You can read the Hays Salary Guide 2024 for more insights on the Australian and New Zealand job market and recruitment trends. 

Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. 

And you can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. 

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting: 

Search for them in your podcast platform. 

Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au


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