WORKFORCE SURVEY 2014/2015 M7 CORRIDOR

WORKFORCE SURVEY 2014/2015 M7 CORRIDOR

CONTENTS PAGE Introduction. 3 Key findings Employers. 4-7 Key findings - Employees. 8-11 Compare Salary Levels Engineering.. 12 Professional... 13 Accountancy.. 14 HR & Training, 15 Sales & Marketing.... 16 Office Specialists.. 17 NPD/Health & Safety/Quality.. 18 Manufacturing/Materials/Logistics 19 Clark Services. 20 Contact Information. 21

INTRODUCTION The Clark M7 Workforce Survey is a valuable tool to gain an understanding of the trends in today s workplace. E mployers have come to rely on this information as part of their annual budgeting preparation, annual appraisals & salary reviews & restructuring or introduction of company benefits. The survey results are based on a sample of 1450 companies across all business sectors and just under 5000 employees and candidates covering the geographical corridor along the M7 motorway. Information was also determined from the many roles filled by Clark with our Clients & from the candidate s currently registered with Clark. Some interesting findings in this year s survey include: o 70% of companies surveyed reported higher profits this year as opposed to 57% in 2013 o Over 51% of companies surveyed this year will be increasing staffing levels in 2015 as opposed to 32% in 2014 o Salaries continued to grow with 39% of companies reporting increases in salaries compared to 33% last year. o Gender balance: Ratio of Male to Female employees has risen significantly with companies participating in our Survey employing more males than females in 2014. Year Male Female 2013 53% 47% 2014 74% 26% The information provided is recommended to be used as a guide only. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further information, or if we can help you in any way. We look forward to working with you in 2015. Best regards, DEIRDRE COGHLAN-MURRAY MANAGING DIRECTOR.

KEY FINDINGS EMPLOYERS THE GOOD NEWS o In the last 12 months salary levels have increased in 39% of those companies surveyed 58% remain unchanged o Employment Increasing In the next 12 months 51% of companies surveyed report that they hope to increase staff levels. o Staff Training: 83% of companies have provided Training to their staff over the past 12 months & 81% are planning to provide further training in the next 12 months. o Over 64% of Companies surveyed provide a Performance Management Program for their staff. o Government Job Initiatives 33% of companies report using either the Job Bridge scheme or the Job Plus Scheme. o 34% of Companies surveyed now conduct Skills Assessments as part of their Hiring Process. o 71% of companies who responded, report a variety of flexible working conditions, including:- Working from Home- 63%, Working Remotely-63% and Flexitime-42% KEY FINDINGS EMPLOYERS TRENDS OBSERVED o People are on the move again with 19% of companies experiencing turnover of between 11-20% as opposed to 4% last year. o The biggest challenges to business proved to be Market & Economic Conditions (50%) Cashflow (41%) Hiring & Retaining the right staff (37%) & Competition (37%). o 30% of companies use Psychometric Profiling as part of their recruitment process and selection o Executive Coaching continues to grow with 35% of companies now using it as part of their Management Development process.

EMPLOYER BENEFITS SURVEY EXTRA BENEFITS PROVIDED 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% Parking 72.22% Mobile Phone 72.22% Pension - defined contribution 61.11% Educational Assistance 61.11% Bonus 52.78% Above statutory Holidays (more than 20 days) 41.67% Flexible working hours 38.89% Institute Subscription 38.89% Life Insurance 36.11% Company Car 36.11% Private Health Cover 30.56% Car Allowance 27.98% Serious Illness Cover 19.44% Subsidised Canteen 11.11% Pension - defined benefit 11.11% Share Options 8.33% 0.00% Club Membership 8.33% o o Benefits survey points of interest Since our last survey, benefits have increased in the following areas: A) Mobile Phones as a benefit have risen from 65% in 2013 to 72% in 2014. B) Educational Assistance has risen from 56% last year, to 61%. C) Institute Subscriptions have risen from 35% last year, to 39%. D) Also increasing is the option of Flexible Working Hours, rising from 36% of companies last year, to 39%. Benefits which have reduced since our last survey include: A) Childcare benefits fell from a low of 2%, to not being an option in the companies surveyed in 2013 or 2014. B) 42% of companies now provide Above Statutory Holiday Entitlements compared to 52% in 2013 & 57% in 2012. C) Parking provided fell from 92% of companies last year to 72% this year.

SURVEY RESPONDENTS OVERVIEW Where are these companies located? Leading Business Solutions through People Naas 16.3% Newbridge 6.1% Locations North Kildare 8.2% South Kildare 2.0% Dublin 24 22.4% 5.0% 10.0% 16.3% Laois 0.0% Carlow 2.0% 7.4% 6.1% Dublin 12 10.2% Dublin 18 2.0% 8.2% 8.2% Dublin 22 8.22% Dublin City 7.4% Wicklow 5.0% Westmeath 10% 2.0% 10.2% 2.0% 0.0% 22.4% 2.0% How many employees are employed in these Companies? 40% 40% 35% 30% 28% 25% 20% 15% 12% 14% 10% 7% 5% 0% 1-20 21-50 51-100 101-500 501-1000+

Companies Surveyed - Sectors Leading Business Solutions through People Professional Services Print/Packaging Financial Services Pharma/Healthcare/Medical Devices Engineering/Construction Manufacturing FMCG/Distribution Food/Beverage Hotel/Tourism/Leisure Electronics Public Sector IT/Software/Telecomms Charity Other (Training, Retail, Equine, Agriculture, Security) 2.00% 3.90% 5.90% 2.00% 5.90% 5.90% 7.80% 3.90% 7.00% 1% 10% 13.70% 13.70% 17.60% Employees Surveyed - Sectors FMCG/Distribution 9% Pharma/Healthcare 13% IT/Software/Telecomms 7% Professional Services 14% Manufacturing 10% Public Sector 6% Engineering/Construction 11% Financial Services Hotel/Tourism/Leisure 8% 8% Food/Beverage 15% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16%

SURVEY PARTICIPANTS EMPLOYMENT STATUS Leading Business Solutions through People Working-Job Bridge 3% 0% Working-Temp Work Working-Contract 11% 6% 14% 14% 2014 2013 Studying Full-Time/Not Working 16% 31% Working-Perm Role 41% 65% WORKFORCE PROFILE O 69% of candidates surveyed are currently employed, with only 31% studying fulltime or not currently working. O Over 25% of those employees surveyed reported an increase in salary in the past year (33% in previous year), 59% reported salaries remain unchanged (52% previous year), with only 15% reporting a decrease in salary in both years salary surveys. O 36% of employees surveyed have a formal salary review each year. This is a decrease of 18% from our previous survey. EDUCATION & TRAINING O 76% of candidates surveyed have a 3 rd level qualification, compared to 80% in 2013 and 68% in our 2012 survey. O 20% of candidates are currently studying, compared to 19% last year. O 37% intend on furthering their studies in the coming year, compared to 34% in our previous survey. O 40% of those candidates surveyed reported receiving some help with coaching or career guidance in their workplace compared to 33% last year. O 48% of candidates reported they would like to receive help in Skills Assessment for work & 48% reported a requirement for CV preparation in advance of attending interviews.

KEY FINDINGS EMPLOYEES HOW DO PEOPLE COMMUTE TO WORK? Leading Business Solutions through People 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% 84.80% 78% 9% 7% 4.40% 1.30% 5.90% 4.20% 3.40% 1.70% Car Bus Train By Foot Cycle 2013 2014 O COMMUTER STATS Commuting Hours 2014 2013 2+ Hours 4% 7% Up to 2 Hours 4% 4% Up to 90 Minutes 11% 18% Up to 1 Hour 38% 31% Up to 30 Minutes 43% 40% 56% report that parking is provided by their employer, whereas 74% reported this benefit in our previous years survey. LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT WHERE DO PEOPLE GO? 92% = JOB WEBSITES 37% = LOCAL NEWSPAPERS 72% = RECRUITMENT AGENCIES 48% = SOCIAL NETWORKS/LINKEDIN 54% = WORD OF MOUTH & NETWORKING 22% = NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS

KEY FINDINGS - EMPLOYEES The following is a list of the top 5 reasons employees choose to Leave their current job: The Push Factor Job Satisfaction / Fulfillment (lack of) 32% Career Growth (lack of) 29% Unhappy with working relationship with Manager/Supervisor 28% Salary & Benefits 27% Location Location Location 24% What are the major factors which influence a candidate s decision to Accept a new job? The Pull Factor Job Satisfaction / Fulfilment 29% Location Location Location 21% Salary & Benefits 21% Job Security 13% Career Growth 16%

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SURVEY Leading Business Solutions through People 2014 2013 EXTRA BENEFITS PROVIDED Employee Defined Benefits 2014 2013 Parking 72.22% 72% 91.30% Pension - defined contribution 61% 61% 60.90% Educational Assistance 61.11% 61% 56.50% Bonus 53% 53% 69.60% Above statutory Holidays (more than 20 days) 41.67% 42% 56.50% Flexible working hours 38.89% 39% 39.10% Institute Subscription 38.89% 39% 34.80% Life Insurance 36.11% 36% 30.40% Company Car 36% 36% 60.90% Mobile Phone 34% 34% 65.20% Private Health Cover 30.56% 31% 34.80% Car Allowance 27.78% 28% 39.10% Pension - defined benefit 11.11% 11% 4.30% Subsidised Canteen 11.11% 11% 26.10% Club Membership 8.33% 8% 4.30% Share Options 8.33% 8% 8.70%

SALARY LEVELS ENGINEERING Leading Business Solutions through People TITLE Lower Mid High Manager 50k 70k 90k Civil 40k 45k 50k Structural 45k 50k 60k Electrical 45k 50k 55k Chemical 35k 45k 60k Manufacturing 35k 45k 55k Maintenance 38k 45k 52k Environmental 45k 55k 60k

SALARY LEVELS Leading Business Solutions through People PROFESSIONAL TITLE Lower Mid High Law 35k 55k 70k Medical 50k 60k 75k Architects 45k 50k 60k Quantity Surveyor 35k 45k 55k Property Managers 40k 50k 60k

SALARY LEVELS ACCOUNTANCY TITLE Lower Mid High Financial Director 70k 75k 90k + Financial Controller 50k 60k 75k Qualified Accountant 45k 55k 65k Part-Qualified Accountant 35k 45k 50k Accounts Supervisor 25k 35k 40k Accounts Technician 25k 30k 35k Accounts Payable Clerk 20k 30k 35k Accounts Receivable Clerk 20k 30k 35k Credit Controller 25k 30k 45k General Accounts Clerk 25k 30k 35k Payroll Administrator / Clerk 25k 35k 45k General Book-keeper 20k 30k 35k

SALARY LEVELS HR & TRAINING TITLE Low Mid High HR Director 70k 85k 95k+ HR Manager 55k 70k 80k HR Officer/Generalist/Business Partner 35k 40k 50k HR Specialist 35k 45k 55k HR Co-ordinator/Administrator 25k 30k 35k Training Manager 40k 45k 50k+ Training Co-Ordinator 25k 30k 35k

SALARY LEVELS SALES & MARKETING TITLE Low Mid High Sales Director 75k 85k 95k Sales Manager 50k 60k 70k Account Manager 35k 45k 55k Sales Executive / Representative 30k 35k 45k Telesales Executive / Representative 20k 25k 30k Marketing Director 75k 85k 90k Marketing / Brand Manager 45k 55k 65k Marketing / Brand Executive 35k 40k 50k Marketing Assistant 20k 25k 35k Marketing Analyst 50k 55k 60k

SALARY LEVELS OFFICE SPECIALISTS TITLE Low Mid High Office Manager 30k 35k 45k+ PA/Executive Secretary 28k 35k 45k Secretary 25k 28k 35k Administrator 25k 30k 40k Receptionist 20k 25k 30k Sales Administrator 25k 30k 35k Customer Service Manager 35k 40k 45k Customer Service Representative 20k 25k 30k Data Entry Clerk 18k 20k 25k Office Junior 18k 20k 22k

SALARY LEVELS NPD / HEALTH & SAFETY / QUALITY TITLE Low Mid High NPD Manager 50k 60k 70k+ NPD Engineer 45k 55k 65k NPD Specialist 40k 45k 50k Health & Safety Manager 45k 55k 70k+ Health & Safety Officer 35k 40k 45k Quality Manager 50k 55k 70k+ Quality Technician 25k 52k 45k

SALARY SURVEY Leading Business Solutions through People MANUFACTURING / MATERIALS / LOGISTICS TITLE Low Mid High Operations Manager 55k 75k 90k+ Production Manager 50k 65k 75k Production Supervisor 35k 45k 55k Production Team Leader 35k 40k 50k Production Planner 40k 45k 55k Purchasing Manager 40k 50k 60k Buyer 30k 40k 45k Logistics Manager 50k 55k 65k+ Warehouse Manager 40k 50k 55k Transport Manager 35k 40k 45k+ Transport Co-Ordinator 20k 25k 30k Stock Controller 25k 35k 45k Warehouse Assistant 20k 22k 25k Shipping Clerk 25k 30k 35k

CLARK SERVICES We provide solutions in the areas of: Permanent, Temporary & Contract Recruitment. HR Solutions. Psychometric Profiling. Executive Coaching, Training & Development. Next Steps Outplacement Program. Payroll Services. Workforce Survey. Office & Meeting Room Facilities. Project Management. Managed Service Solutions. We would like to thank you for reviewing our Workforce Survey. If you require any feedback on any of the extensive services we provide, please contact us:- Website Email www.clark.ie info@clark.ie Telephone 045 881888

For Further Information Contact Stephen Farrell Stephen@Clark.ie Sarah Mortimer Sarah@Clark.ie Niamh Mullen Niamh@Clark.ie Edel Smyth Edel@Clark.ie Deirdre Coghlan-Murray Deirdre@Clark.ie