Survey: Local workers favour job security over salary

Monday 08 April 2019

Job security and good working conditions are the top priorities for local employees, a new survey has found.

The review by Optimus Recruitment, which gathered opinions from over 680 islanders, suggests that job security tops the list above pay rises and bonuses across all industries.

It also indicated that workers in finance, banking and legal sectors are more likely to approach their line manager with any concerns over their salaries, compared to other professions who reported that they would confide in a friend first.      

66% of those surveyed from finance sectors confirmed that they fully understood the salary review process in their company, compared to only 58% of workers in other industries. 

Natalie McMullen, Senior Consultant at Optimus Recruitment, said: “It is really encouraging that most employees now feel they are able to talk to their line managers regarding any concerns over their salaries – as this certainly wouldn’t have been the case maybe ten years ago. Many of our clients have made a huge effort to become more transparent and approachable to their staff, creating better working cultures and encouraging more loyalty.

“We are encountering many candidates whose top priority through recruitment is to be placed in an organisation that has a good working atmosphere and where their voice will be heard. Above any financial benefits which may be offered when working in finance, employees want to know that their concerns will be addressed and that they can comfortably communicate with their employer."