The world of work is shifting—and fast. According to the 2025 Hays Salary Guide, Australian employees are becoming increasingly selective about where they work and why they stay.
The report highlights what matters most to employees right now:
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Opportunities for career progression
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Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
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Salary and benefits aligned with rising costs of living
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A positive and supportive leadership experience
If your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) doesn’t reflect these realities, you could be losing great people—before they even get the chance to fully engage.
Gallup & Hays Agree: Engagement Is at Risk
Gallup’s 2025 global workplace report shows only 21% of employees are engaged, and in Australia, job stress and disengagement are costing businesses billions.
While Gallup highlights the emotional toll of poor management and unclear expectations, the Hays report shows that practical, career-aligned factors—like progression, pay, and flexibility—are key to winning employee loyalty.
Where Many Employers Go Wrong
Too many organisations still lean on outdated perks that don’t move the dial:
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Free fruit bowls
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Casual Fridays
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“Wellbeing” programs no one uses
But what employees are really asking for is this:
✅ "Show me how I can grow here."
✅ "Support me to work flexibly around my life."
✅ "Pay me fairly, and recognise my contribution."
✅ "Give me a manager who actually talks to me."
These aren’t nice-to-haves. They’re core components of a modern, high-impact EVP.
Rethinking Your EVP with Purpose
An effective EVP isn’t about more stuff—it’s about alignment.
At HRonCall, we help businesses build EVPs that reflect what today’s workforce actually cares about:
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Career development plans that make growth feel real
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Practical tools for managers to lead meaningful conversations
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Flexibility designed to support—not frustrate—work-life balance
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A transparent approach to reward and recognition
If you're serious about retention and engagement, it starts with understanding your people and building the kind of workplace that meets them where they are.
Ready to align your EVP with what matters in 2025?
Let’s build a culture your people won’t want to leave.
📞 Book a free discovery session at www.hroncall.com.au
We'll help you reshape your EVP to drive engagement, not just policies.
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