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Employers fighting for top talent in 2014

New Zealand will see declining unemployment, improving economic conditions and a rush for talent in 2014, according to the latest Global Salary Survey.

Glenn Baker
Glenn Baker
February 17, 2014 2 Mins Read
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New Zealand will see declining unemployment, improving economic conditions and a rush for talent in 2014, according to the latest Global Salary Survey from specialist recruitment consultancy Robert Walters.
Now in its 15th year, the Robert Walters Global Salary Survey is the most comprehensive of its kind. Compiled by the company’s dedicated research team and covering all 24 countries and disciplines in which Robert Walters specialises, the latest edition offers an overview of salaries and recruitment trends from 2013, as well as those expected in 2014.
The survey found that hiring is likely to increase across the board this year, which will have a knock-on effect on candidate movement in the market as business confidence improves. Industries that will see increased hiring and salary rises include accounting and finance, construction and engineering and IT. Overall, permanent salaries are expected to rise by 3.58% when compared with figures from the 2013 Global Salary Survey.
James Dalrymple, Director of Robert Walters in Auckland, says: “There will be an ongoing need to reduce costs and improve efficiencies across both the public and private sectors, and therefore business transformation skills will be in high demand. We recommend that employers react quickly to the highly competitive job market by implementing an efficient interview process and taking extra measures to ensure new joiners are a cultural fit, which will maximise the chance of their long-term employment.”
The survey also found:
• In Auckland, a broad range of IT professionals will be sought after in 2014, including security consultants who can thoroughly review IT  security and risk systems and processes
• Employers may need to look offshore for talent with continued skill shortages across both construction and engineering
• In Auckland and Wellington, employers will be competing to secure mid-level accountants, who will the most in-demand accounting and finance professionals in 2014

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