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% |
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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% |
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Level of seniority | Percentage |
Director/C-Suite | 3.43% |
Entry Level | 16.42% |
Management | 25.37% |
Non-Management | 46.27% |
Senior management | 8.21% |
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Have you received a salary increase in the last 12 months? | Percentage |
No | 34.93% |
Yes | 64.78% |
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Have you upskilled in the last 12 months? | Percentage |
No | 42.99% |
Yes | 57.01% |
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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% |
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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% |
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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% |
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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% |
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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% |
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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% |
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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% |
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Do you avail of hybrid working? | Percentage |
No | 33.43% |
Yes | 66.12% |
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What percentage of your working time is away from your place of employment? | Percentage |
No Hybird 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% |
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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% |
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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% |