Although in decline, job vacancy rates remain high

• Compensation, flexibility & advancement continue to be the top 3 candidate priorities
• Companies whose employees learn skills on the job have higher retention rates

Rates of pay are on the rise but not the only way to appeal to candidates and employees

• Renumeration, additional financial benefits, flexibility & advancement continue to be the top 4 candidate priorities
• Retention rates remain higher for companies whose employees learn skills on the job

Skills shortages cannot be tackled without employing ED&I strategies

• Lack of diversity within STEM is driving the continued skills shortage. Encouraging a diverse talent pool is important for promoting innovation and ensuring different perspectives are represented.