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More than one-third of HR professionals aren't satisfied with their current remuneration, but it's poor leadership and culture, not low pay, that's driving them to leave.

"There's a strong sense of movement in the market when it comes to pay, with over two-thirds (67.9%) of respondents having received a salary increase in the past 12 months, and an even greater 73% expecting another increase in the year ahead," according to HR recruitment specialist EtonHR's latest industry insights report, based on survey responses from hundreds of HR practitioners.

"However, despite these trends, satisfaction with overall salary packages was mixed. While some respondents are content, there remains a noticeable portion who feel dissatisfied or indifferent – suggesting that beyond base pay, expectations around total reward, transparency and career progression may be driving perceptions."

Discussing the findings, EtonHR partner Kayla Hoye notes that attrition in HR teams is "quite high", even if movement is somewhat muted this year by job security concerns...