Candidate survey data
Candidate survey data

Cpl Candidate Survey Data

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Cpl Candidate survey

Cpl conducted a survey of 671 employees and job seekers in October and November 2023. The survey focused on people’s experiences, feelings and expectations of the talent market over the next 12 months. This page provides details on the number of respondents and accuracy of each chart used in the Cpl Salary guide for Ireland | 2024.

We have used the Irish population as a base level for confidence level and margin of error calculations for each statistic.

The survey data for 2023 have a margin of error of 4% and a confidence level of 95%.

Survey Questions

Employment status

Percentage

Contractor

4.78%

Full time care giver

0.15%

Full-time

77.01%

Looking for employment

4.63%

Part-time

10.90%

Self-employed

2.09%

Unable to work

0.45%

Specialism

Percentage

Consumer & Retail

4.03%

Engineering

6.87%

Financial Services

13.88%

Healthcare

20.90%

Industrial

1.64%

IT and Technology

19.10%

Life Sciences

7.46%

Other

16.12%

Professional Services

10.00%

Level of seniority

Percentage

Director/C-Suite

3.43%

Entry Level

16.42%

Management

25.37%

Non-Management

46.27%

Senior management

8.21%

Have you received a salary increase in the last 12 months?

Percentage

No

34.93%

Yes

64.78%

Have you upskilled in the last 12 months?

Percentage

No

42.99%

Yes

57.01%

Are you considering changing jobs in the next 12 months?

Percentage

Neither agree nor disagree

22.84%

Somewhat agree

24.48%

Somewhat disagree

9.70%

Strongly agree

24.93%

Strongly disagree

18.06%

Are you considering asking for a salary increase in the next 12 months?

Percentage

Neither agree nor disagree

21.04%

Somewhat agree

21.49%

Somewhat disagree

5.52%

Strongly agree

42.99%

Strongly disagree

8.96%

Are you considering upskilling in the next 12 months?

Percentage

Neither agree nor disagree

16.57%

Somewhat agree

34.93%

Somewhat disagree

3.88%

Strongly agree

38.51%

Strongly disagree

5.97%

How do you think AI (Artificial Intelligence) will impact your job over the next 12 months?

Percentage

Negative Job Security: I'm concerned about AI negatively affecting job security by potentially leading to job displacement

7.01%

Negative Skills Impact: I'm concerned that AI may negatively impact my job by diminishing the value of my skills and expertise

4.78%

Neutral Uncertainty: I'm neutral or uncertain about AI's impact; it depends on my organisation's strategy and how it's implemented

20.45%

No Impact: I believe AI won't have any direct impact, either positive or negative, on my job in the next 12 months

26.27%

Positive Data Insights: AI will provide positive benefits by offering valuable data insights and analysis tools

17.91%

Positive Enhancement: AI will positively enhance my job by automating tasks and improving productivity

22.84%

How do you think inflation with impact your financial situation over the next 12 months?

Percentage

Negative Financial Strain: Inflation will negatively strain my finances by increasing living expenses.

60.15%

Negative Savings Erosion: Inflation will decrease the value of my savings and investments.

18.21%

Neutral Uncertainty: I'm neutral or uncertain about how inflation will affect me.

11.04%

No Impact: Inflation won't have any direct positive or negative impact on my financial situation in the next 12 months.

4.03%

Positive Income Growth: Inflation will lead to higher salaries which offsetting its impact.

4.03%

Positive Investment Opportunities: Inflation will create opportunities for investments, such as real estate or stocks.

2.24%

How will flexible and remote working impact your employment in the next 12 months?

Percentage

Negative Isolation: Flexible and remote working will lead to feelings of isolation or disconnection from colleagues

2.84%

Negative Work-Life Boundaries: Flexible and remote working will blur the boundaries between work and personal life

2.69%

Neutral Uncertainty: I'm neutral or uncertain about how flexible and remote working will impact my employment

9.55%

No Impact: Flexible and remote working won't have any direct positive or negative impact on my employment in the next 12 months

20.60%

Positive Enhancement: Flexible and remote working will positively enhance my employment by providing a better work-life balance and increased job satisfaction

38.51%

Positive Productivity: Flexible and remote working will positively boost my productivity and efficiency

24.93%

How do you feel Generation Z will impact the workforce over the next 12 months?

Percentage

Negative Challenges in Adaptation: Adapting to the needs and expectations of Generation Z may pose challenges in bridging generation gaps and maintaining workplace cohesion, having a negative impact on some organisations

12.54%

Negative Demand for Personal Growth: Generation Z will have a negative impact by advocating for continuous learning and development opportunities, causing a skills mismatch with existing staff and requiring additional training and resources

6.12%

Neutral Tech Integration: Generation Z will accelerate the integration of technology and social media into work processes and communication, which may have both positive and negative impacts

18.81%

No Impact: I believe Generation Z's entry into the workforce won't have any significant impact on the workplace in the next 12 months

21.79%

Positive Change in Work Culture: Generation Z will have a positive influence on work culture, promoting a more flexible and inclusive environment, fostering diversity, and supporting work-life balance

25.82%

Positive Innovation Catalyst: Generation Z will have a positive impact by driving innovation and digital transformation in the workplace, bringing fresh ideas and tech-savvy solutions

13.43%

Do you avail of hybrid working?

Percentage

No

33.43%

Yes

66.12%

What percentage of your working time is away from your place of employment?

Percentage

No Hybrid option

33.88%

0% remote

3.13%

100% remote

10.30%

20% remote

11.49%

40% remote

10.30%

50% remote

5.97%

60% remote

12.39%

80% remote

12.54%

What percentage of your working time is away from your place of employment?*

Percentage

100% remote

16.35%

20% remote

18.25%

40% remote

16.35%

50% remote

9.48%

60% remote

19.67%

80% remote

19.91%

If looking for a new position, I would turn down roles that do not meet my hybrid working needs?

Percentage

Neither agree nor disagree

22.54%

Somewhat agree

22.84%

Somewhat disagree

7.16%

Strongly agree

37.61%

Strongly disagree

9.70%

Survey results for 2023

Some of the below stats were used to compare with 2024 data.

I am considering changing jobs in the next 12 months

If I change jobs, I will be seeking an increase from my current salary

Non-Management: Considering changing jobs in the next 12 months

I have received a pay rise in the last 12 months

I plan on changing jobs in the next 12 months

  • 51,000 in employment

  • 144 survey respondents who work in engineering 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 8%

I have had a pay rise in the last 12 months

  • 51,000 in employment

  • 102 survey respondents who work in engineering 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 10%

Senior Management: Considering changing jobs in the next 12 months

  • 50,000 in employment (Assuming 2% of all jobs are C-suite)

  • 137 survey respondents who work in executive or senior roles

  • Confidence level: 90%

  • Margin of error: 7%

I am considering upskilling in the next 12 months

Management: Considering changing jobs in the next 12 months

  • 1,000,000 in employment (Assuming 40% of all jobs are managerial)

  • 301 survey respondents in management roles

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 6%

I am happy with the pay increase received in the last 12 months

I am going to request a salary increase in the next 12 months

Inflation is why I would consider requesting a salary increase in the next 12 months

I am going to request a salary increase in the next 12 months

  • 500,000 in employment(Assuming 20% of all jobs are in office support)

  • 169 survey respondents who work in office support 

  • Confidence level: 95%

    Margin of error: 6%

I avail of flexible working arrangements

  • 500,000 in employment (Assuming 20% of all jobs are in office support)

  • 91 survey respondents who work in office support 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 10%

I plan on changing jobs in the next 12 months

  • 50,000 in employment

  • 166 survey respondents who work in life sciences 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 8%

I have had a pay rise in the last 12 months

  • 50,000 in employment

  • 128 survey respondents who work in life sciences 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 9%

I am going to request a salary increase in the next 12 months

  • 22,000 in employment

  • 403 survey respondents who work in professional services  

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 5%

I avail of flexible working arrangements

  • 22,000 in employment

  • 185 survey respondents who work in professional services    

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 7%

I plan on changing jobs in the next 12 months

  • 500,000 in employment (Assuming 20% of all jobs are in office support)

  • 220 survey respondents who work in office support 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 7%

I have had a pay rise in the last 12 months?

  • 500,000 in employment (Assuming 20% of all jobs are in office support)

  • 169 survey respondents who work in office support 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 8%

Entry Level: Considering changing jobs in the next 12 months

  • 2,000,000 in employment (Assuming 80% of all jobs are Entry-Level)

  • 590 survey respondents in Entry Level roles

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 4%

I avail of flexible working arrangements

I plan on changing jobs in the next 12 months

  • 103,00 in employment

  • 99 survey respondents who work in supply chain 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 10%

I am going to request a salary increase in the next 12 months

  • 103,00 in employment

  • 73 survey respondents who work in supply chain 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 11%

I avail of flexible working

  • 91,000 in employment

  • 154 survey respondents who work in technology 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 8%

I would turn down roles that do not meet my flexible working needs

  • 91,000 in employment

  • 153 survey respondents who work in technology 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 8%

I plan on changing jobs in the next 12 months

  • 91,000 in employment

  • 344 survey respondents who work in technology 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 5%

I have had a pay rise in the last 12 months

  • 91,000 in employment

  • 255 survey respondents who work in technology 

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 6%

I plan on changing jobs in the next 12 months

  • 22,000 in employment

  • 185 survey respondents who work in professional services    

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 5%

I have had a pay rise in the last 12 months

  • 22,000 in employment

  • 244 survey respondents who work in professional services    

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 6%

I plan on changing jobs in the next 12 months

  • 260,000 in employment

  • 182 survey respondents who work in manufacturing    

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 7%

I have had a pay rise in the last 12 months

  • 260,000 in employment

  • 130 survey respondents who work in manufacturing    

  • Confidence level: 95%

  • Margin of error: 9%