Employee Sentiment Study Valued and Valuable: Better Decisions to Unlock the Full Potential of Your People 2025

2025 EmployeeSentimentStudy Valued and Valuable:Better Decisions to Unlock theFull Potential of Your People Contents Chapter 5: Geographical Overviews70Global71Argentina73Australia75Brazil77Canada79Chile81China83Colombia85France87Germany89Hong Kong91India93Ireland95Italy97Japan99Mexico101Netherlands103Philippines105Portugal107Singapore109Spain111United Arab Emirates113United Kingdom115USA117 About the Report and Data Methodology3Participant Figures and Demographic Profile4Foreword9Executive Summary10Chapter 1: Attracting Talent in a Competitive Market13The Demands of Employees15The Importance of Customization and Diversity,Equity, Inclusion and Belonging21Jaded and Underserved: Stop the Drain of Senior Talent25The Lure of Flexible Working29What Can You Do?32Chapter 2: Addressing Benefits Gaps34Adaptive Benefits That Suit Individual Needs36From Immediate Needs to Long-Term Security41What Can You Do?48Chapter 3: Achieving a Growth-Ready Workforce50Empowered People Empower Growth52The Key to Feeling Valued59People Who are Prepared for the Future61What Can You Do?65Chapter 4: Conclusion67From Surviving to Thriving68 About the Study and Data Methodology About the Study Data Methodology This study is based on findings from Aon’s EmployeeSentiment survey and insights from Aon’s team ofhuman capital specialists. It equips senior business,human resources, and people leaders with insights intowhat workforces value and the strategies required todeliver impactful total rewards, culture and leadershipthat will fully realize the potential of your people. In August 2024, Aon conducted an EmployeeSentiment survey, inviting 9,202 people aged 18-64,in employment at organizations with more than 500employees, across the world, to share their thoughtson what workplace initiatives are valuable to them. For clarity, our data points have been rounded to thenearest whole number. This means sometimes a set ofpercentages will not add up to exactly 100 percent. In the Geographical Overview section, where a samplesize is low, this has been indicated accordingly, andincluded for illustrative purposes only. The survey spanned 23 geographies, including:Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China,Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland,Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal,Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), UnitedKingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA). The data is weighted by geography, age, gender,employment status and company size to ensure theresults are representative of real world people of thisaudience, not just those interviewed. About the Report and Data MethodologyThank you to our team of human capital thought leaderswho contributed. Unless otherwise stated, all data within this report comesfrom our analysis of Aon’s Employee Sentiment survey. Participant Figures Industry Financialsponsors591 Financialinstitutions670 Food, agribusinessand beverage165 Construction andreal estate285 Healthcareproviders/services806 Naturalresources76 Lifesciences84 Hospitality/traveland leisure159Participant Figures Insurance163 Industrials andmanufacturing979 Sports andentertainment61 Retail andconsumer goods753 Professional andbusiness services524 Technology, mediaand communications1075 Publicsector1625 Transportationand logistics556 Other 5 1Financial sponsors are considered organizations such asPrivate Equity, Infrastructure & Real Assets, Venture Capitaland Sovereign Wealth Funds. 1162 0-500501-1001001-2000 Demographic Profile Gender All participants were aged 18 – 64and in employment at organizationswith more than 500 employees.The demographic profile is as follows. 44%56%MenWomen Foreword In today’s rapidly evolving global business environment, successfulorganizations recognize the critical importance of their people. Investingin their potential, aspirations and resilience is not just a necessity – it is thefoundation for delivering long-term sustainable growth. However, as thedemands on businesses become increasingly more complex, organizationsmust navigate changing market dynamics with clarity and strategic focus. At Aon, we know that building thriving workforces isabout more than managing costs – it’s about unlockingthe full potential of your people by aligning health,wealth and talent strategies with your business goals.Nearly three-quarters of business decision makers2thatwe recently surveyed expressed concerns about risingworkforce costs as they strive to balance investmentwith growth. This report offers data-driven insights andactionable strategies to help organizations meet thesechallenges head-on. no single answer that will satisfy workforces atscale. Instead, our research spotlights the need forpersonalization, to look deeper and listen to theactual needs of people in markedly different contexts– whether that is location, life stage, generation,or career. Organizations should embrace tailoredapproaches to deliver value for th