The shortage of staff will lead to a massive raise in wages in the second half of 2021. Almost half of employers plan to raise wages by up to 20 percent, with the highest growth expected in the regions of Sofia, Burgas, Varna and Plovdiv, according to ManpowerGroup study.
37% of respondents say they will raise salaries by 10%, and 12% plan increases by more than 10%. Massive salary hikes are expected in the sectors with the highest demand for staff - such as "Information Technology", "Production", "Trade", "Tourism and Hospitality", "Health and Pharmacy".
Less than 1% of Bulgarian employers plan to reduce monthly wages.
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