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HR Update Issue 2 2017

25/10/2017 - The Ibec HR Update survey is one of the leading employer surveys that seeks to establish the views of HR leaders and employers on topical and strategic people management issues affecting employers in Ireland. It is conducted twice a year by the Ibec Research Unit and this year’s survey explores trends in pay, recruitment, talent management, leadership and other HR priorities. The data for this report was collected in September 2017 and is based on 419 responses from Ibec member companies, across all company sizes and industry sectors

HR Update 2 2016

26/10/2016 - This survey is conducted twice a year by the Ibec Research Unit and the questionnaire explores trends in pay, recruitment, employee performance, employee engagement, HR priorities, flexible working and the HR function.

Pay trend data 2016

08/08/2016 - A total of 364 companies responded to the HR update survey, on which data in relation to pay is collected. This survey was conducted in April 2016, and provides details of the pay intentions of respondent companies in relation to basic pay in the current year, 2016. Almost a third of respondents (31%) expected their basic pay rates to stay the same in 2016, while the remaining 69% expected their pay rates to increase. Across the 250 companies where pay is expected to increase, the median increase expected was 2%.

HRUpdate - Issue 2 2015

27/11/2015 - In this issue, we look ahead to current plans on pay rates, recruitment, strategic HR initiaives, workplace flexibility and developing and retaining talent. Throughout the report we also highlight interesting sector differences.

HR Update - Issue 1 2015

19/08/2015 - In the HR Update Issue 1 of 2015 we examine likely changes to basic pay rates and total pay bills among our almost 400 respondent companies. With growth beginning to emerge in the economy we explore whether or not employers are likely to employ additional staff in the coming six months, and how many are looking at improving workforce flexibility or reskilling existing employees.

HR Update 2015 - Initiatives

28/07/2015 - HR Initiatives

HRUpdate - Pay

29/06/2015 - HRUpdate 2015 - Pay

HR Update December 2014 - Bonus

21/01/2015 - HRUpdate Survey 2014 - Bonus

HR Update December 2014 - Pay

21/01/2015 - Data was collected in November 2014 in relation to companies’ pay expectations for 2014 and 2015. A total of 462 companies responded to the survey overall. The key findings are attached below:

HR Update December 2014 - Resourcing

21/01/2015 - HRUpdate 2014 - Resourcing

HR Update - June 2014

13/06/2014 - The HR Update Issue 1, 2014 Ibec HR Update survey on pay and strategic people management found that employers are operating in line with their pay plans for this year, with half expecting to increase pay.