Every Australian worker has the chance to find out just how much they are really worth due to an exciting plan by Australiaís leading employment website www.seek.com.au to develop a national comparison of salary packages and perks across all industry sectors.
The ëGreat Australian Salary Surveyí, launched recently, will be the most comprehensive resource ever developed to help employees and their bosses negotiate salaries and pay rises based on accurate market information obtained directly from the people of Australia.
The survey relies on encouraging as many Australians as possible to spend five minutes online providing information about their own jobs and salary packages. As an incentive, over the next six months, one person every week will win the average weekly wage of $1103. People who refer the survey to friends and contacts will get an extra chance in the draw.
The confidential survey asks participants about their current role, earnings, benefits and past education and experience. All of the information received will be collated into an online SEEK Salary Centre available free to anyone who wants to compare salary packages and company benefits with others in similar roles.
Launching the survey, SEEK Product Director, Carey Eaton, urged members of the public to participate.
ìLetís face it, we all want to be paid what weíre worth but most of us hate salary negotiations. I canít think of a better way to prepare than getting a really good feel for what other people with similar skills and experience are earning.
ìIf Australians get behind this weíll have a really comprehensive guide that anyone can use to make sure they are getting a fair go in their workplace. It will also help employers who offer generous packages and added benefits such as paid maternity leave to get recognition for thatî, he said.
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Are you getting paid what youíre worth?
SEEK launches The Great Australian Salary Survey
