Host Sam McCarthy and Matt Antine, Executive Director of Cherry Bekaert’s Staffing and Recruiting Services, dive into our 2026 Salary Guides. With 15 years in accounting and finance recruiting and nearly 20 years in sales, Matt shares what the latest salary data means for employers and job seekers.

The discussion covers retention challenges, salary gaps by company size and why employer branding matters. Matt offers practical advice for candidates on interviews and negotiations, plus tips for employers to streamline hiring and avoid common mistakes.

If you’re planning headcount, building compensation strategies or considering your next career move, this episode delivers actionable insights to help you stay competitive in 2026. 

This episode covers:

  • Key findings from the 2026 Salary Guides
  • Retention and attraction trends shaping the market
  • Salary gaps by company size and industry
  • Employer branding and candidate experience best practices
  • Negotiation strategies for job seekers 

Listen now for the insights you need to hire smarter and advance your career.

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Sam McCarthy

Recruiting & Staffing Services

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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Matthew Antine

Recruiting & Staffing Services

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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