Qantas claims number one spot as preferred employer

• Tech giant Apple drops two slots to place at number three on the list
• Qantas previously earned the top spot in 2017
• This is the fourth consecutive year Qantas has ranked in the top 3 listings.

Qantas has reclaimed its crown as Australia’s most attractive employer, knocking Apple from the number one slot, as Randstad reveals the top 20 most desirable places to work in 2019.

The much-loved Australian airline leapfrogged to the top slot thanks to its highflying job perks, including travel benefits for its employees.

Following in second and third place respectively is Epworth Health Care and Apple, also valued for their robust financials, engaging job content in leading fields and strong public reputations.

Frank Ribuot, CEO of Randstad Australia, said companies need to pay attention to their public image and how this stacks up when compared to their employee experience.

“With Australia’s unemployment rate at 5 per cent, competition for top talent is fierce. Business leaders must put their best foot forward with a robust image that truly matches a great employee experience. Closing the gap between expectation and reality is what makes an attractive employer and where Qantas really excels, remaining squarely in the top three for four consecutive years.”

When it comes down to what really matters to Australians, work-life balance continues to be the single most important reason for employees to stay in their roles (54 per cent).

At a time of high employment and talent scarcity, one third (30 per cent) of people are planning to change roles within a year. Here, young workers (aged 18-24) are set to be the most transient (40 per cent).

“Workers are continuing to battle with work-life balance issues, particularly Gen Z. It’s their top reason for leaving a job. We need to listen and do more to retain good employees by delivering the trifecta of work-life balance, long-term job security and a competitive salary. Beyond this, employees want to be stimulated by their job and have a clear career path,” said Ribuot.

The Randstad Employer Brand Research recognises the top employers and industries in Australia, as well as employee sentiment about attractive qualities in a job, according to a survey of more than 10,861 Australians.

You can request a copy of the full report here