Key insights from the 2020 Hays Asia Salary Guide

Key insights from the 2020 Hays Asia Salary Guide

 

Chinese Employer:

  • 44% to increase salaries by above 3% but less or equal to 6%
  • 43% predict their permanent staff levels will increase in 2020
  • 53% said soft skills are most sought-after by their organization
  • 51% do not believe they have the talent needed to achieve current business objectives
  • 92% report that skills shortages will hamper the effective operation of business/department
  • 55% are restructuring their department / organisation to keep up with changing business needs

 

Chinese Employee:

  • 18% expect their salaries to increase from above 3% but less or equal to 6%
  • 62% are looking for a new job due to their salary/benefit package
  • 51% don’t believe / are not sure their current skills will still be in demand in five years’ time
  • 66% spend 1-5 hours a week enhancing their professional skills
  • 61% said flexi-time working is the #1 flexible working option they look for in their job search