Welcome to Part 2 of our Inside Insight 2017 blog, charting each chapter's key take-aways from the report's full findings. Last week, we took you through the first four chapters, and today we're revealing some final key insights from chapters five to nine. For a copy of the report itself in full, please email marketing@vmagroup.com.

Chapter 5: Budgets

As the demand for IC continues to increase, it looks like organisations are still largely investing budget as required. Inside Insight 2017 reveals that 53% of IC budgets remained static last year, with 15% increasing, but a significant 32% experiencing a cut. That said, 30% of IC professionals are still presumably the envy of all, reporting a dedicated budget in excess of £100,000 per year.

Chapter 6: Remuneration

Pay and benefits remain fairly static across both permanent and interim IC employment, with no significant changes noticed within the last 12 months. However, 82% of Inside Insight's respondents state they are open to considering a new job in the next 12 months, even though 47% have received a pay rise in the last year. It would seem that salary is still a key driver over company loyalty, with 69% of people willing to join their company's main competitor for a £10,000 salary increase.

Chapter 7: Interim

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