• Talent Trends 2024

    Uncover how workers really feel about salaries, company culture and the impact of gen AI on their careers. Discover the Expectation Gap between employees and employers, and learn how to bridge it effectively.

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  • The Local Picture

    How are these trends playing out in Australia?

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  • Who took our survey?

    50,000

    Participants

    51

    Markets / Regions

    31

    Job Functions

  • What’s inside?

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    Salaries

    Global wage growth, initially rapid post-pandemic, is now decelerating. Yet, worker demands for higher salaries persist. Are raises feasible?

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    DE&I

    Work-life balance is not a ‘nice to have’, but a ‘need to have’. Employees are also voicing concerns over inclusivity and discrimination. How can businesses foster a culture that accommodates everyone?

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    Gen AI

    While speculation abounds regarding gen AI's future role in reshaping industries, its current impact is undeniable. Is uncertainty over new technology causing tension?

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  • How can Talent Trends help you?

    Attract Top Talent

    Elevate your recruitment strategy by knowing precisely what job seekers expect.

    Retain Your Best

    Keep your top performers satisfied and engaged.

    Competitive Edge

    Stand out among competitors.

  • David George from PageGroup

    David George

    Senior Managing Director 
    PageGroup

    To uncover the reality of this new dynamic, we surveyed employers, employees, and job seekers in Australia for our 2024 Talent Trends report.


    Despite slowing global wage growth, workers still expect higher salaries to keep up with the rising cost of living. How can both sides meet in the middle?

  • FAQs

    Talent Trends is a comprehensive study of skilled professionals across a multitude of industries. It provides data-driven analysis and actionable insights into the job market, helping businesses navigate the shifting labour market and shape their talent strategies.

    Some 50,000 participants were surveyed across 178 markets in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East over Q4 2023. This makes it one of the most extensive studies in 2024 geared towards understanding the evolving expectations of the workforce.

    The report provides employers with an end-to-end understanding of workers’ motivations, attitudes, perceptions, beliefs, and values. It identifies the key drivers within both the hyper-local and global talent landscapes in key areas such as salary, culture, values, work-life balance, DE&I, and talent development.

    Yes, the report identifies the key drivers in talent development. By understanding the preferences and aspirations of skilled professionals, businesses can design effective talent development programmes and initiatives to nurture and retain their employees.

    The report includes data collected over Q4 2023, and comparisons with the data from our 2023 Talent Trends survey, carried out in Q4 2022. It provides up-to-date insights into the talent market for the year 2024.

    The insights in the report allow businesses to align their talent strategies with the preferences and values of skilled professionals. By understanding key trends in areas such as salary, culture, work-life balance, and talent development with a strategic approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion, businesses can attract and retain top talent, creating a competitive advantage in the market.

    As an example, flexible work is one of the future-defining trends that will continue to influence recruitment strategies. Offering flexible and remote work options is crucial for businesses that want to attract and retain top talent by promoting better work-life balance and supporting mental health.

    Recruitment trends continue to be a key business driver, profoundly influencing the future of the job market and how companies recruit, engage, and retain talent. The report provides up-to-date insights into how recruiters and hiring managers will need to adapt to the ongoing changes within the global talent market. This adaption aligns with a broader strategy to enhance employer branding and strengthen talent acquisition efforts.

  • Michael Page Talent Trends 2024

    Welcome to our Talent Trends 2024 study, presented by PageGroup’s talent intelligence and insights experts, Page Insights.

    Talent Trends is our annual global survey of skilled professionals. We aim to provide data-driven analysis and actionable insights into the job market, ultimately helping our customers shape their people strategies.

    Whilst our 2023 survey uncovered a significant shift in the world of work, which we called The Invisible Revolution, the situation has evolved again for 2024.

    On the one hand, workers have a growing list of expectations that extend beyond competitive salaries and flexibility. On the other, employers are facing significant pressures in a rapidly evolving business environment, making it harder for both sides to meet in the middle.

    Finding people strategies that work for all is becoming more of a challenge - something we call 'The Expectation Gap’.

    You can explore what this means for your business in the content available on this page, where we outline the global story, drill down into the local picture in your market, and allow you to view our data your way with our interactive tool.