

39% of candidates said they have rejected a role or not proceeding with a job application due to a perceived lack of inclusiveness

Salary has moved from #1 in 2022 to #3 driver in 2023, with less than half of people putting it in their top 5 most important things that an employer should definitely have

More than one-third of workers (37%) consider their employer the main source of mental health support

Tailoring the benefits is becoming more important. This year, our top driver had less than half of all respondents choose it as being important to them while the drivers with less responses in 2022 rose up the ranks
While money is great and all (which is why we made our Salary Guide), it’s no longer all about healthy pay cheques and hefty bonuses. If you’re looking to get the top tech talent for your business, you’re going to need a little more than a shiny salary to convince candidates you’re the one. We’re talking non-monetary benefits - flexibility, benefits and perks. Are you offering hybrid or remote options? Do your employees have time to hit the gym or grab a coffee in the morning? What career progression opportunities are on offer? Have you switched out those plastic forks for wooden ones?