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Diving briefs:
- According to the business consulting firm, 84% of recruiting managers say they provide a higher salary to candidates with skills in demand. Robert Half's 2026 pay guidewas released on Monday.
- The hiring manager identified AI, machine learning and data science. Public accounting, taxes, audits, guarantees. Content strategy, digital project management and marketing analytics are among the top areas where payroll premiums are offered.
- “Special skills are the currency of the job market today,” said Dawn Fey, president of operations at Robert Half. News Release. “To attract and retain high-demand talent, employers should either provide meaningful benefits and perks with competitive pay, or risk losing top candidates, if the offer is not measured.”
Dive Insights:
Almost three in three of the nearly 2,200 employment managers surveyed said they were worried about meeting candidates' pay expectations, and generally say that total compensation plays a greater role in hiring.
Half of companies expect new perks and perks to be effective in hiring next year.
“Providing a competitive salary is essential, but that shouldn't be the only consideration,” Faye said. “Employers who accept both financial and non-financial perks and benefits stand out against candidates who value offers.”
The candidate said that financial incentives, work-life balance perks, retirement plans, and health and wellness provision could invite employers to switch employers if they provide the same base salary they currently have. In fact, 53% of the nearly 2,000 candidates surveyed said they would switch jobs for better financial incentives, such as bonuses and stock options.
The September 3rd report from the conference committee had similar findings to Robert Half. This shows that the company is focusing its investment on key skills and positions. Companies are more strategic about how to spend their payroll dollars, and “channel budgets for roles and skills that really drive the needle, such as key capabilities and internal upskills,” the conference committee leader said at the time.
