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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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56%
of workers identify as a male
39
is the average age of workers
NSW
most common state of residence
21 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

14% decrease in public admin employees' satisfaction with their overall compensation

Six months ago, 70% of employees expressed satisfaction with their overall compensation, whereas the current figure stands at 56%. This correlates with a growing number of employees in the sector contemplating leaving their current employer.

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%
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Offered: 19% Used: 9%
Offered: 18% Used: 12%
Offered: 17% Used: 4%
Offered: 15% Used: 5%
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Offered: 13% Used: 6%
Offered: 11% Used: 2%
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Offered: 7% Used: 1%
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%

The benefits that matter to the nation

Many employers in the health space offer flexible schedules yet there is a low uptake in this benefit. The most utilised benefits continues to be free coffee and snacks.

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

Used:47% National Average: 44%
Used:42% National Average: 37%
Used:19% National Average: 17%
Used:15% National Average: 11%
Used:15% National Average: 23%
Used:13% National Average: 22%
Used:13% National Average: 9%
Used:11% National Average: 8%
Used:11% National Average: 7%
Used:9% National Average: 14%
Used:8% National Average: 11%
Used:4% National Average: 5%
Used:4% National Average: 11%
Used:4% National Average: 3%
Used:4% National Average: 3%
Used:4% National Average: 3%
Used:2% National Average: 2%
Used:2% National Average: 3%
Used:0% National Average: 0%
Used:0% National Average: 1%
Used:0% National Average: 1%
Used:0% National Average: 2%
Used:0% National Average: 2%
Used:0% National Average: 1%
Used:0% National Average: 5%
Used:0% National Average: 1%
Used:5% National Average: 2%
Used:5% National Average: 19%
Used:4% National Average: 34%
Used:4% National Average: 12%
Used:4% National Average: 4%
Used:4% National Average: 3%
Used:3% National Average: 1%
Used:3% National Average: 34%
Used:3% National Average: 1%
Used:3% National Average: 6%
Used:3% National Average: 4%
Used:3% National Average: 22%
Used:2% National Average: 9%
Used:2% National Average: 6%
Used:1% National Average: 3%
Used:1% National Average: 19%
Used:1% National Average: 5%
Used:1% National Average: 52%
Used:1% National Average: 9%
Used:1% National Average: 3%
Used:1% National Average: 19%
Used:1% National Average: 17%
Used:0% National Average: 1%
Used:0% National Average: 9%
Used:0% National Average: 9%
Used:0% National Average: 6%
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6%

of workers engage in leadership development programs

Flexible schedule is the most utilised benefits which is a fan-favourite across the country. Benefits focussed on career development and training are offered by many companies but see some of the lowest uptake - this indicates company benefits not being implemented properly in the organisation or not being communicated enough to their employees.

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

Used: 43% National Average: 46%
Used: 41% National Average: 29%
Used: 35% National Average: 31%
Used: 32% National Average: 33%
Used: 32% National Average: 29%
Used: 32% National Average: 25%
Used: 22% National Average: 27%
Used: 22% National Average: 16%
Used: 21% National Average: 14%
Used: 19% National Average: 19%
Used: 15% National Average: 14%
Used: 12% National Average: 17%
Used: 9% National Average: 12%
Used: 7% National Average: 9%
Used: 6% National Average: 9%
Used: 4% National Average: 6%
Used: 3% National Average: 5%
Used: 3% National Average: 4%
Used: 1% National Average: 2%
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National Average
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21%

of workers value virtual working

This marks a 7% increase from the national average. Employees also stated that flexible schedule, support for reasonable work hours and subsidies to support their physical health would make them more engaged and satisfied at work.

It's time to go green

How much does your company's sustainability impact your engagement and commitment to your job?

How much does your company's approach to sustainability impact your job satisfaction?

Based on your employer's commitment to sustainability, how likely are you to quit?

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

46% of workers are unsure about how their company's sustainability efforts affect their job satisfaction

Despite this, more employees have agreed that they could motivation for staying with their employer is influenced by the employers' sustainability goals and efforts, compared to the data from six months ago.

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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: […]