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Kiwi Workers Prioritize Perks and Benefits in Employment Deals

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

New Zealand employees consider perks and benefits essential components of their remuneration packages, with most (94%) already receiving them from their employers. A staggering number of workers (76%) plan to ask for additional perks and benefits, with agreed bonuses, remote working options, and flexible working arrangements topping their wish lists.

Key Takeaways:

  • Almost all (94%) Kiwi workers receive perks and benefits from their employer.
  • 76% of workers plan to ask for additional perks and benefits.
  • The top three benefits workers plan to ask for in 2025 are an agreed bonus (19%), a remote working option (16%), and flexible working arrangements (16%).
  • Current benefits offered by employers include flexible work arrangements, staff benefits hubs, and flexible benefits programs.
  • 39% of workers have the option to work from home or have a hybrid schedule.
  • 29% of workers have an agreed bonus, and 27% have remote working options.
  • Many Kiwi workers (76%) plan to ask for specific benefits they don't already have, including paid sabbaticals, home office equipment allowances, and public transport allowances.
  • Ignoring workers' requests for benefits can drive them to consider leaving for competitors who offer better benefits.

Statistics:

  • 94% of Kiwi workers receive perks and benefits from their employer.
  • 76% of workers plan to ask for additional perks and benefits in 2025.
  • 19% of workers plan to ask for an agreed bonus.
  • 16% of workers plan to ask for a remote working option.
  • 16% of workers plan to ask for flexible working arrangements.
  • 39% of workers have the option to work from home or have a hybrid schedule.
  • 29% of workers have an agreed bonus.
  • 27% of workers have remote working options.
  • 13% of workers plan to ask for paid sabbaticals.
  • 13% of workers plan to ask for home office equipment allowances.
  • 13% of workers plan to ask for public transport allowances.

Sources:

  • Robert Half Salary Guide.
  • Robert Half, an independent survey commissioned by 500 full-time office workers in New Zealand.
  • Robert Half, a study developed by the company and conducted online in November 2024 by an independent research company.
  • Robert Half, a specialised talent solutions provider that helps employers find their next great hire and jobseekers uncover their next opportunity.

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