HR candidates move jobs for career progression and opportunity, not money

Angela Mortimer, Europeís support staff recruitment agency, has announced surprising findings in its wide-ranging salary survey, which is being launched to the public on January 31st. HR highlights from the 60-page document, branded the blue bookô include the discovery that HR professionals are often more driven by challenges and opportunities in a new job than the promise of more money.

the blue bookô confirms that the HR professionals are amongst the most discerning and least salary sensitive of all the sectors examined, and that although apparently in a fluid phase, with a good deal of candidate activity, few are moving from their current positions in the current climate.

The survey also examines the impact that decreased demand has had on candidates, finding that good candidates are snapped up quickly ñ often with multiple job offers. Interestingly, while some sectors are more salary driven than others, generally the majority of candidates are seeking career progression and opportunities.

the blue bookô findings in the HR sector:

-The three most important motivators for HR candidates are career progression, cultural fit and a realistic compensation package

-Many candidates move jobs for similar salaries seeking career progression and opportunity

-The going market rate of a permanent HR Director in London is higher in Financial Services (125k) than in Professional Services (95k), Retail (82k), Public Sector (68k) and Commerce & Industry (63k).

-Regionally in all sectors, London is the top payer - a permanent HR Director in Financial Services as: London (125k), Birmingham (110k) and Manchester (75k).

Angela Mortimer, Chairman of Angela Mortimer, commented: ìThis survey is the most extensive listing we have ever compiled, and really serves to demonstrate the disparity in incomes across certain sectors and within the industry as a whole. If managers know what is motivating their candidates, whether it be salary, opportunity, challenge or feeling comfortable in the culture of the agency, it will go a long way towards improving staff motivation and ultimately output.î

For a hard copy of the 60-page survey, please email your postal address to:

Camilla Kirwan
Email: camilla.kirwan@flagshipgroup.co.uk T: 0207 886 8452