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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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82%
of workers identify as a male
37
is the average age of workers
NSW
most common state of residence
13 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

54% are excited to go to work

Although most who work in media seem to be show overall satisfaction in their jobs, there has been a 4% drop in satisfaction with pay.

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

When we look at the national supply and uptake of employee benefits we see a few things. Free food is always a win, and this data certainly agrees. Free coffee and snacks are the most utilised benefit at an adoption rate of 52%, with virtual working and flexible schedules following quickly behind at 23% and 21% respectively.

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

Used:52% National Average: 44%
Used:44% National Average: 37%
Used:32% National Average: 23%
Used:25% National Average: 17%
Used:22% National Average: 22%
Used:17% National Average: 11%
Used:16% National Average: 14%
Used:14% National Average: 11%
Used:13% National Average: 11%
Used:11% National Average: 7%
Used:10% National Average: 8%
Used:8% National Average: 9%
Used:5% National Average: 3%
Used:4% National Average: 5%
Used:3% National Average: 2%
Used:3% National Average: 5%
Used:3% National Average: 3%
Used:3% National Average: 3%
Used:3% National Average: 3%
Used:2% National Average: 1%
Used:2% National Average: 2%
Used:2% National Average: 2%
Used:2% National Average: 1%
Used:1% National Average: 1%
Used:1% National Average: 1%
Used:0% National Average: 0%
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20%

increase in use of car buying services and discounts

The use of free coffee and snacks remains popular although there has been an uptick in other pre-tax benefits such as car financing options.

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

Used: 1% National Average: 2%
Used: 5% National Average: 5%
Used: 5% National Average: 9%
Used: 7% National Average: 6%
Used: 7% National Average: 4%
Used: 9% National Average: 9%
Used: 12% National Average: 17%
Used: 12% National Average: 16%
Used: 12% National Average: 14%
Used: 14% National Average: 14%
Used: 16% National Average: 19%
Used: 16% National Average: 12%
Used: 17% National Average: 25%
Used: 19% National Average: 27%
Used: 26% National Average: 33%
Used: 27% National Average: 29%
Used: 32% National Average: 31%
Used: 46% National Average: 29%
Used: 50% National Average: 46%
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National Average
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44%

of workers value virtual working and say it drives loyalty

This is over 17% of the national average, which is 29%. Even though free coffee is popular, 19% agree that free coffee doesn't impact their loyalty to their employer, which is well under the national average.

It's time to go green

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

24% of workers see an impact on their job satisfaction based on their company's sustainability efforts

This is a steep surge from the 7% which was in the data from six months ago.

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: […]