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How to calculate a starting salary for your new hire?

You've identified a need for a new team member. This is an exciting prospect, bringing fresh skills and perspectives to your organisation. But before you can welcome them aboard, there's a crucial decision to make: what should their starting salary be?

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What To Do If A Salary Comparison Reveals You're…

Most people’s primary career motivation is to earn as much money as they can; it’s natural to strive for a higher salary as you progress through your career. Carrying out a salary comparison will reveal how your pay compares to others in similar positions and can provide you with a good starting point from which you can ask for a pay rise.

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10 Of The Highest Paying Jobs In Japan In 2026

How is Japan’s shift towards rewarding expertise over titles affecting the highest paying jobs in 2026?

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Dissatisfaction Grows As Bankers Take Home Smaller…

View Morgan McKinley's latest bonuses in the Japanese financial sector.

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Skill Shortage impacts Technology Growth in Japan

Azure, Data and Python talent in demandNew research conducted by global talent services company Morgan McKinley as part of its 2024 Salary Guide has revealed that 76% of technology hiring managers found recruitment ‘very’ or ‘quite’ competitive in 2023 in Japan.

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Top Jobs in Demand in Japan in 2026

Looking to make your next career move or simply want to know where your industry is headed? Understanding which jobs are in demand right now can provide a clear picture of the job market trends.

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The Top 6 HR Skills to Master in 2026

What will the future of HR look like for HR professionals as we move through 2026?

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Your Guide to a Changing Financial Services Hiring…

Is your Financial Services recruitment reflective of what candidates want in 2026? Ensure your hiring is on the right track with our 2026 data on skill gaps, regional hiring trends, and salary shifts across Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Mainland China, and Singapore.

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Top Banking & Financial Services Skills In-Demand…

Companies hiring in the Banking & Financial Services in 2026 are being very careful about every hire. Traditional roles are being redefined by technology-enabled processes and an increasingly complex global regulatory web.

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Japan Financial Services Bonus Survey 2021/22

Between January and April this year Morgan McKinley Japan conducted its annual Financial Services bonus survey. We received 261 responses from front, middle, and back office professionals across the industry, including securities/investment banking, asset management and corporate banking, as well as fin-tech, insurance, and consulting.

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Top Accounting & Finance Skills in Demand

Hiring in Financial Services is undergoing a big shift, driven by the rapid integration of digital technologies, a strengthening regulatory landscape, and an intensified focus on sustainable finance. As these forces converge, the core skills required to thrive in the Financial Services market are seeing a dramatic change.

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Top Tips For Negotiating Your Contract

Being able to effectively negotiate matters on your employment contract is a powerful skill to possess. You want to get the best possible outcome in terms of salary, benefits and other aspects. Depending on what you value most from your career, you should put more weight on that in your contract negotiation.

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