While many industries are slashing staff wages, the salaries of HR professionals actually rose by an average of 2.5-3.5% in the last year, with some rising by more than 20%.

Average salaries have fallen more than any other region, but London still has the highest number of vacancies

For the first time in two years leadership is no longer the most pressing concern for UK organisations

The latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook shows the short-term outlook for employment is strong but skills shortages are a concern