People in Kilkenny are most likely to expect a salary increase (69 per cent), followed by those in Sligo (68 per cent) as well as Dublin and Limerick (65 per cent).

Figures published by the European Commission show that 19.8 per cent of workers in the Republic in 2022 were low-wage earners – the 7th highest rate among the 27 EU member states.

50 per cent of office workers feel stressed about cybersecurity in their job.

Only half (34 per cent) of employers hiring underqualified employees are willing to invest in the training required to bring them up to scratch.

The new campaign highlights the growing need for vigilance in industries where employees may be particularly vulnerable to work-related violence from the public, such as healthcare, retail, hospitality, and public services, the HSA said.