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National employee benefits index

In April 2023, Flare conducted its National Employee Benefits Index – a representative study of the attitudes on benefits and remuneration across 1,500 working Australians. Delve into your industry’s data to uncover how your workforce truly perceives benefits, pay, and the incentives that foster employee loyalty.

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72%
of workers identify as a male
34
is the average age of workers
NSW
most common state of residence
8 years
is the average years of work experience

Employee wellbeing: a snapshot

I feel valued at work by my supervisor/boss.

I get excited about going to work.

I am satisfied with my overall compensation.

I think about leaving my current employer.

  • Agree
  • Neither disagree nor agree
  • Disagree

66% of construction workers feel valued by their superiors at work

Majority of the construction workers are feeling pretty good about their jobs. Although those who are thinking of leaving their current employer has gone up by 10% to 38% compared to the data from six months ago.

The benefits breakdown

Benefits offered vs Benefits used

  • Offered
  • Used
Offered: 66% Used: 52%
Offered: 59% Used: 19%
Offered: 59% Used: 17%
Offered: 57% Used: 34%
Offered: 41% Used: 6%
Offered: 41% Used: 19%
Offered: 34% Used: 22%
Offered: 34% Used: 9%
Offered: 31% Used: 9%
Offered: 27% Used: 6%
Offered: 21% Used: 3%
Offered: 20% Used: 3%
Offered: 19% Used: 9%
Offered: 18% Used: 12%
Offered: 17% Used: 4%
Offered: 15% Used: 5%
Offered: 13% Used: 4%
Offered: 13% Used: 6%
Offered: 11% Used: 2%
Offered: 10% Used: 2%
Offered: 10% Used: 2%
Offered: 9% Used: 1%
Offered: 9% Used: 3%
Offered: 9% Used: 1%
Offered: 8% Used: 1%
Offered: 7% Used: 1%
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The benefits that matter to the nation

Free food is always a win, and the data certainly agrees. Free coffee and snacks are the most utilised benefit sitting at 57% - more than 10% higher than the national average!

Of the benefits your employer offers, which have you used in the last 12 months?

Used:57% National Average: 44%
Used:26% National Average: 37%
Used:21% National Average: 17%
Used:18% National Average: 22%
Used:15% National Average: 11%
Used:11% National Average: 23%
Used:8% National Average: 11%
Used:8% National Average: 14%
Used:7% National Average: 9%
Used:7% National Average: 3%
Used:7% National Average: 7%
Used:7% National Average: 8%
Used:7% National Average: 11%
Used:3% National Average: 3%
Used:2% National Average: 5%
Used:2% National Average: 3%
Used:2% National Average: 1%
Used:2% National Average: 2%
Used:2% National Average: 5%
Used:2% National Average: 1%
Used:2% National Average: 2%
Used:0% National Average: 3%
Used:0% National Average: 2%
Used:0% National Average: 1%
Used:0% National Average: 1%
Used:0% National Average: 0%
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26%

of workers make use of flexible working schedules

The three most popular employee benefits for construction workers follow national trends, with free snacks and flexibility rounding out the first and second spots. Interestingly, education and training programs utilisation increased since the last 6 months.

Which would make you most loyal to your employer if offered by your company?

Used: 30% National Average: 33%
Used: 30% National Average: 46%
Used: 30% National Average: 25%
Used: 28% National Average: 29%
Used: 27% National Average: 31%
Used: 27% National Average: 19%
Used: 26% National Average: 16%
Used: 18% National Average: 27%
Used: 18% National Average: 14%
Used: 16% National Average: 12%
Used: 14% National Average: 14%
Used: 14% National Average: 29%
Used: 12% National Average: 17%
Used: 8% National Average: 9%
Used: 8% National Average: 5%
Used: 7% National Average: 9%
Used: 4% National Average: 6%
Used: 1% National Average: 2%
Used: 1% National Average: 4%
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National Average
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30%

of workers value family leave options

This is 5% above the national average. The other top benefits that follow are training and development, reasonable work hours and subsidies for physical health (gym discounts, etc).

It's time to go green

  • Not at all
  • Neutral
  • Somewhat
  • A great amount

28% of construction workers care about their employer's commitment to sustainability

38% of workers would also continue to working for their current employer based on their commitment to sustainability efforts.

The national employee benefits index

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National employee benefits index In April 2023, Flare conducted its National Employee Benefits Index – a representative study of the attitudes on benefits and remuneration across 1,500 working Australians. Delve into your industry’s data to uncover how your workforce truly perceives benefits, pay, and the incentives that foster employee loyalty. Filter by industry Employee wellbeing: […]