To attract the best candidates, companies invest in benefits and professional development opportunities. A positive work environment and the possibility of remote working are confirmed as strategic levers for competing in the talent market.
Recruiting Trends - Hays Italy Salary Guide 2026
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Beyond salary, professionals prioritise benefits, a positive work environment and stimulating roles, followed by remote working and professional development, confirming the importance of flexibility and professional growth.
Apart from salary, what factors do you consider most important when evaluating a potential new role? Select up to 3 options.
Perceived risks: the impact of AI on employment
When it comes to the employment risks associated with AI, the sentiment is clear: the large majority of workers and companies say they are not very or not at all concerned that AI will reduce job opportunities. Only about one third express concerns, indicating that the perceived impact of AI on employment remains limited.
How concerned are you about the potential risks to future job opportunities due to advances in AI?
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Discover the main trends in the world of work for 2026 and the salary trends recorded over the past year. The new edition of the Hays Italy Salary Guide has been developed thanks to our recruitment experts and the valuable contribution of 1,300 Italian professionals and companies who participated in an online survey conducted in November 2025.
