Top 11 work perks Aussies are looking for in their job
 

What are the extra work perks Aussie employees want most from their jobs? Our latest survey reveals what’s most likely to seal the deal on a potential new job.

Australian job seekers have a serious upper hand this year, with three in five Australians planning a job change.[1] As a result, many businesses may face challenges attracting and retaining staff.

Corporate Traveller recently surveyed 1001 Australians to find out the top perks they’re looking for in their job. As part of the survey, respondents could select their top three perks from a list of 11 extras.

If you’re in recruitment, a business owner or manager – take note! The findings may just help you to create new incentives or staff retention strategies to implement in the new financial year.
 

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11 work perks that would help to seal the deal for jobseekers:

  1. Additional paid leave days (chosen by 41%)
  2. Early finishes on Friday or a four-day work week (37%)
  3. Travel, including international travel (27%)
  4. Covering some or all costs of my commute (27%)
  5. Company-paid meals and snacks at work (23%)
  6. ‘Working holidays’ where I’m allowed to work remotely at a holiday location (21%)
  7. A permanent hybrid or remote working arrangement (19%)
  8. Gym membership (17%)
  9. Access to company car (16%)
  10. Company shares (15%)
  11. Charity programs where employees do volunteer work on paid working days (6%).
     

Tom Walley, Australian-based Global Managing Director at Corporate Traveller, says: “Our survey results show that Aussies may be seeking better work-life balance through more leave, shorter weeks, and more travel.”
 

The four-day work week has gained steam in the past couple of years, with companies across countries such as Canada, the UK, Belgium and Japan trialling the shorter work week. Microsoft in Japan, for instance, reported a 40% increase in productivity, along with more efficient meetings and happier employees, after trialling the four-day working week.[2]
 

Closer to home, Unilever New Zealand reported increased engagement among employees, improved work-life balance, reduced stress and a 34% drop in absenteeism following their trial program.[3]