How employees perceive job satisfaction and career development opportunities

Emerald Zebra’s latest survey highlights how employees perceive job satisfaction and career development opportunities:

 

✅ 11.4% rated them as excellent

👍 38.2% said good

😐 31.6% found them fair

⚠️ 13.8% rated them poor

❌ 5% felt there were none

 

With a strong foundation of job satisfaction and career development already in place, #Cyprus businesses have an opportunity to build on their successes by strengthening internal career pathways and offering clearer growth trajectories to retain and develop talent effectively.

📈 The Link Between Job Satisfaction and Career Growth

With nearly 50% of employees satisfied, and an additional 31.6% rating it as fair, there is room for improvement. 

Almost 20% of employees rated their job satisfaction and career growth as poor or nonexistent—a potential risk for disengagement or talent loss if growth opportunities are unclear.

By prioritizing career development and professional growth, businesses can:

 

✅ Enhance job satisfaction

🔄 Boost retention

💡 Create a more motivated workforce

 

Research Data: Insights from Emerald Zebra’s Q4 2024/2025 Cyprus Salary & Job Satisfaction Survey. 

Download Emerald Zebra’s most comprehensive salary survey to date—a project built on extensive research and collaboration. 

Our data is derived from a survey of 550 employees across fintech, tech, financial services, and gaming sectors in Cyprus, combined with insights from 20,000 screened candidates, salary ranges from job adverts, placement data, and our team’s deep industry expertise.

Crucially, this effort was strengthened by salary data from 20 organizations, covering junior to C-level roles across key departments like finance, risk, compliance, marketing, and tech. Beyond salaries, the report explores job satisfaction trends, helping businesses stay competitive in talent acquisition and retention.

This salary benchmarking data will also support organizations preparing for the EU Pay Transparency Directive and local reporting requirements. 

At Emerald Zebra, we are committed to transparency in salary data, reinforcing trust, attracting the right talent, and driving industry credibility.

Download your copy 🔗

https://emeraldzebra.cy/cyprus-salary-survey-2024/

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