2025 Ntrinsic Salary Guide
Lorna Conn, CEO, Cpl Group
2025 Market Trends
“As we enter 2025, the world of work is undergoing significant transformation. At the heart of this change is a redefinition of how organisations attract, engage, develop, and retain talent. This shift goes beyond technological advancements or economic trends. The ultimate goal is to create meaningful connections between businesses and their employees to build resilient, adaptable, and future-ready workplaces.
At Ntrinsic (part of Cpl Group), we are privileged to partner with forward-thinking organisations that are leading these changes by embracing flexible working models, integrating advanced technologies powered by AI, and prioritising the holistic well-being of their employees.”
2025 Employment Market
2025 job market portrays itself as dynamic and ever evolving, enhanced by a variety of economic, technological, and demographic factors. Same as in 2024, technological advancements and sustainability initiatives are the major drivers behind industry trends and job opportunities.
‘’Frontline roles and essential sectors like care and education are set for the highest job growth by 2030, while advances in AI and renewable energy are reshaping the market.’’ according to the World Economic Forum.
Salary expectations remain a key driver
Employers are paying more attention to strategies used to retain top talent and attract fresh candidates, ensuring they stay ahead in bridging critical skill gaps. According to IDR, 45% of organisations are set to increase pay by 3% to 4% in 2025, reflecting a slight easing in candidate shortages and a cooling inflation environment.
Enhancing workplace culture is no longer optional, highlighting company culture and offering compensation packages is a must. The top 5 benefits professionals are considering are:
- Flexible, Inclusive working
- Health Insurance /Sick Pay/Wellness Programs
- Hybrid working conditions
- Upskilling
- Pension schemes
AI and skills transformation
With over 51% of business leaders aiming to invest in AI in the near future (FT.com), new roles with niche requirements are set to emerge, shaping the future of work. The rise of AI is transforming job roles across industries, paving the way for innovation and crating a need to re-skill across all industries.
The UK Government has launched an AI Opportunities Action Plan to accelerate AI adoption nationwide to boost economic growth, provide jobs for the future and improve people's lives. This is achievable only trough bold and visionary actions, such as:
- Investing in the foundations of AI – though world-class computing and data infrastructure
- Enhance cross-economy AI adoption
- Become an AI maker not AI taker
Mental Health & Wellbeing
79% of employees are experiencing moderate-to-high stress levels, with younger employees (16-24) and women showing the highest stress levels, according to MHFA England.
The Reimagining Workplace Wellness Together brochure explores this topic in greater detail, underscoring a key takeaway: comprehensive well-being programs are no longer a luxury but a necessity for building a resilient and productive workforce.
Flexible work is here to stay
According to Usebubbles.com ‘’As of October 2024, 41% of UK workers engage in remote work at least part of the week, with 28% adopting a hybrid model and 13% working from home full-time.’’
Although some companies (such as Amazon) have opted for a full return in the office, there is strong consensus that flexible working conditions remain one of the top priorities for professionals looking for a career move.
