The expert called the skills for which employers raise wages

Russian employers are increasingly assessing employees not by experience, but by their ability to bring measurable benefits to the company. The highest allowances can be received by specialists who are able to implement artificial intelligence, work with data, ensure information security and combine competencies from several professional areas.

According to the expert, one of the most popular skills is the practical application of artificial intelligence. At the same time, the simple ability to use neural networks for employers is no longer enough.

Companies are willing to pay more employees who are able to integrate AI into workflows, assess the economic impact of its use and foresee possible risks. Such competencies are in demand not only among programmers, but also among analysts, product managers and HR specialists.

Ostronosova noted that in organizations where artificial intelligence is introduced systematically, employees with such skills can expect to receive salaries 20-40% above the market level.

The attitude of employers to analytics is changing. According to the expert, specialists who are limited to the preparation of reports are gradually losing their positions in the labor market. Employees who are able to hypothesize based on data, evaluate results and propose specific changes are much more valued.

This trend is especially noticeable in the field of personnel management. Here, analytics helps companies assess employee engagement, identify signs of professional burnout, and find ways to retain professionals.

Another popular skill Ostronosova called the management of hybrid teams, whose participants work in different formats.

Employers pay special attention to information security and compliance with legal requirements. Against the background of cyber threats and increased attention to the protection of personal data, the value of not only specialized security specialists, but also developers familiar with the principles of secure programming is growing.

An additional advantage is the ability to legally and safely work with personal data. Such knowledge, according to the expert, is in demand among analysts.

In human resources management, companies are also beginning to see employee well-being as an indicator that influences business performance. Therefore, managers and HR specialists who are able to measure team involvement, prevent burnout and reduce the risk of so-called silent dismissal can count on higher wages.

However, the most noticeable advantage in the labor market, according to Ostronosova, are employees who combine knowledge from several related areas.

“The highest allowances are paid to specialists at the intersection of professions. Developer with product understanding, marketer with analytics, HR with data, the expert noted.

She stressed that narrow-profile specialists are still in demand, but the opportunities for their salary growth may be limited than for employees who are able to solve several interrelated tasks at once.