Sixty-seven percent of employees plan to move jobs this year, Aon Study finds
SYDNEY, Feb. 12, 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released the results from its 2025 Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study which revealed 67 percent of surveyed Australian workers are either in the process of moving employers or have intentions to seek new employment in the next 12 months.
The study, of more than 500 employees in Australia and 9000 employees across 23 geographies globally, also shows just 51 percent agree that their current compensation is fair compared to similar roles in their industry, and 22 percent of employees report feeling undervalued at their current employer.
In looking at their next role, employees stated that they are looking for organisations that provide better than average pay and meaningful benefits (48 percent), followed by those offering flexible working (34 percent). With the landscape of work in Australia being heavily dominated by both in-office (47 percent) and flexible/hybrid working (45 percent), compensation is not the only motivator for workers looking to move.
“A staggering two-thirds of employees revealed that they are in the process of leaving their jobs or plan to in the next 12 months, alongside some dissatisfaction with their current remuneration. The findings highlight the need for employers to not only focus on competitive compensation but also address other key factors that influence employee retention and satisfaction,” said Damien Kelly, client director, health and benefits for Aon. “Against the backdrop of a relatively stable employment market in Australia, addressing the pay and benefits gap, particularly across generations, will remain a critical challenge. Flexibility remains a valued offering for employees, and the push to get employees back in the office full-time needs to be thoughtfully managed alongside factors such as pay and other benefits.”
According to Aon’s study, the top five valued benefits for Australian employees are:
- Paid time off
- Work-life balance programs
- Career development
- Retirement savings
- Remote and/or flexible work
The study further revealed a lack of investment in skill development, with 29 percent of employees ‘not at all’ confident that their employer is investing in their development and training to prepare them for the future of work. Employees also showed a low commitment to improving their AI skill set, as just 19 percent feel motivated to develop new skills to stay relevant when asked about the new technology.
“The results of the inaugural Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study reveal that employee expectations are shifting and the war for talent is far from over. Employers may now feel more pressure than ever to deliver a superior experience that retains strong talent,” added Kelly.
Read more about Aon’s Employee Sentiment Study here.
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